Taiwan

Taiwan is facing long-term military coercion and political intimidation from authoritarian states, primarily China. The country is actively working to safeguard peace in the Taiwan Strait and asserts its right to self-determination, while also seeking to maintain its international standing against efforts to diminish its sovereign status.

Taiwan is seeking to strengthen its economic and technological ties with democratic partners like the United States, focusing on critical sectors such as AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals. This strategy aims to enhance its economic security and global competitiveness while navigating geopolitical tensions with China.

Taiwan is under increasing military and political pressure from China, which views it as its own territory. Its government maintains that only its people can decide their future, rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model.

Taiwan is seeking to enhance its defense capabilities and AI development through cooperation with Europe, and is encouraging its semiconductor industry to invest overseas to maintain its critical role in the global supply chain. This strategy aims to protect Taiwan against potential aggression from China and secure its economic future.

Taiwan is the direct target of China's territorial claims and potential military action. The event revolves around Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its defenses and secure international support against Chinese aggression.