China warns Taiwan independence ’means war’ as US pledges support - BBC News
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The warning comes days after China stepped up its military activities and flew warplanes near the island.
It also comes as new US president Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Taiwan, and set out his stance in Asia.
Responding on Thursday, the US called China’s statements “unfortunate” adding that “tensions over Taiwan did not need to lead to confrontation”.
China sees democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, but Taiwan sees itself as a sovereign state.