War fears surge as China warns Taiwan US ‘fleeing action’ is a ‘forecast’–‘Empty promises’

US should prepare for 'multiple wars' with China says Gertken

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The last few days have seen chaos ensue in Afghanistan as Western nations evacuated their soldiers and civilians amid the Taliban takeover of Kabul. In its latest reference to US President Joe Biden’s move, Beijing issued Taiwan a chilling warning regarding its push for independence.

Li Haidong, a professor at the Institute of International Relations of the China Foreign Affairs University, warned the US could “cast aside” Taiwan should it fight for its sovereignty.

He told the Global Times: “The US’ fleeing action is a warning to the Taiwan secessionists, or rather, a forecast.”

Jin Canrong, associate dean of the School of International Studies at the Renmin University of China, echoed Mr Li’s remarks.

He said the US would make an “empty promise” to Taipei as it did with Afghanistan.

Mr Jin told the news outlet: “Those who have a clear mind should understand that Taiwan residents can’t rely on the US.

“However, given the ideology-driven influence, some observers may see the situation in the island as being different from that in Afghanistan, but there’s one thing in common – America’s empty promise.”

Last week, an expert warned any Chinese-US clash over Taiwan, would “result in significant and long-lasting disruption on a global scale”.

China regards Taiwan as a province of their territory, despite it being mainly accepted as an independent state due to having its own constitution and democratically-elected leaders.

Dr Jonathan Sullivan, a China specialist and political scientist at the University of Nottingham, told Express.co.uk: “It would reconfigure international relations, lead to an ugly occupation of Taiwan and make China a pariah state.

“Depending on the circumstances that led to a hypothetical invasion, it would probably lead to militarised conflict involving the world’s two superpowers.

“The underlying danger that a clash over Taiwan could precipitate open warfare between the US and China is always there, and so this question always provokes interest.”

Mr Biden recently approved a $750million (£541million) arms deal for Taiwan.

The move represented his administration’s first backing for a weapons deal for Taipei since he took office earlier this year.

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