US-Australia Discuss Emergency Plans in Case of War in Taiwan... Rising Tensions Across the Taiwan Strait

US Acting Ambassador to Australia: "Taiwan Faces Military Invasion by China"
"Considering All Possibilities Including Taiwan Blockade, Missile Launches, and Cyberattacks"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Michael Goldman, Charg? d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Australia, revealed that the United States and Australia are discussing the establishment of a strategic plan for joint response in preparation for potential emergencies such as a war outbreak if Taiwan faces invasion by China, sparking controversy. Amid rising tensions in cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan, this suggests the possibility of military intervention by the U.S. and its allies should China take military action against Taiwan, interpreted as a measure to deter and warn against China's intent to invade Taiwan.

According to Bloomberg News on the 31st (local time), during a discussion held on a podcast broadcast by the Australian National University, Goldman stated, "Taiwan is facing the threat of military aggression from China, and the United States and Australia are jointly discussing strategic plans to prepare for potential emergencies such as war that may occur in Taiwan," adding, "In addition to full-scale war, we are also considering responses to various possibilities such as a blockade of Taiwan by China, cyberterrorism, and missile provocations."

Bloomberg News reported, "Goldman's remarks suggest that Australia may directly intervene in the dispute between Taiwan and China," noting, "Australia has never officially declared direct involvement in the potential conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan." Australia is a member of the Quad, a U.S.-led anti-China military cooperation group among Asia-Pacific allies, and has recently announced plans to expand its military capabilities, including establishing a factory for self-sufficient production of guided missiles.

This announcement is interpreted as a move to check the Chinese government, which asserts the 'One China' principle and claims the Taiwan issue is a domestic matter rather than an international one. On the same day, John Hennessey-Niland, U.S. Ambassador to Palau, also visited Taiwan and stated, "Taiwan is a true friend," effectively implying that Taiwan is an independent country separate from China, which has provoked strong backlash from the Chinese government.

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