Akshit Ramanathan is a scholar pursuing B.A. (Honours) Economics from Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi. He is also pursuing a diploma in International
Affairs and Diplomacy from the Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership (IIGL).
Introduction There has been growing speculation of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, with increased PLA, PLAN and PLAAF exercises in the region and the US overtly signaling support to Taiwan - the recent high-profile visit by Nancy Pelosi being one of the significant ones. The “Taiwan Factor”
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