Key Points:
- Russian Foreign Ministry declares Taiwan entirely China’s internal affair, opposes Taiwanese independence
- Moscow accuses Western nations of using Taiwan as weapon for military encirclement of China
- US Defense Department report claims China preparing to seize Taiwan by 2027
- Beijing views Washington as formidable enemy, prioritizing capability to defeat US military
- China pursuing strategy of diplomatic isolation, economic sanctions, and information warfare against Taipei
Russia has once again strongly supported China on the Taiwan issue on the global stage, declaring it an inalienable part of Beijing. In its latest statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry made it clear that it strongly opposes any attempts at ‘Taiwanese independence.’ Russia believes that some Western countries are pretending to maintain the status quo under the guise of the ‘One-China principle,’ which is actually a deep-seated conspiracy against China’s territorial integrity. This statement comes at a time when military and strategic activity in the Taiwan Strait is at its peak.
The Russian Foreign Ministry, through the Xinhua news agency, clarified that Moscow’s position on the Taiwan issue will never change. Russia maintains that Taiwan is entirely an internal affair of China and that Beijing has every right to defend its sovereignty. Russia has repeatedly reiterated at the highest level that external interference in the Taiwan Strait is unacceptable.
Taiwan Used as Weapon for Military Encirclement
In the statement, Russia accused Western countries of using Taiwan to militarily and strategically encircle China. According to the ministry, some countries are hindering China’s national unification efforts through diplomatic maneuvering. Russia described this as a dangerous game for global peace and stability that violates international law.
The accusation points to increased US arms sales to Taiwan and American naval patrols through the Taiwan Strait, which Beijing views as direct challenges to its sovereignty claims. Moscow’s alignment with Beijing on this issue reflects the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations amid their shared tensions with Western powers.
China’s Growing Military Capabilities and 2027 Target
According to a US Department of Defense report, China is rapidly increasing its military strength to be ready to seize Taiwan by 2027. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is continuously upgrading its strategy to achieve a decisive victory in any potential war. This report points to a potential future conflict over Taiwan.
The Pentagon assessment highlights China’s massive military modernization program, including advanced fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and hypersonic missiles specifically designed for a Taiwan scenario. The 2027 timeline has become a focal point for US military planning and Taiwan’s own defense preparations.
China Considers Washington a ‘Formidable Enemy’
The US report also claims that the Chinese military is directly tailoring its plans to counter US military activities. Beijing views Washington as a formidable adversary, and developing the capability to defeat it is a top priority for the PLA. The entire Chinese defense establishment is now focused on modern warfare techniques and challenging the United States.
This perception drives China’s investment in anti-access/area denial capabilities, including advanced missile systems designed to keep US aircraft carriers at bay during any potential Taiwan conflict. The PLA’s exercises increasingly simulate US intervention scenarios, preparing for what Beijing sees as the most likely external obstacle to unification.
Increasing Diplomatic and Economic Pressure on Taiwan
Beijing is no longer content with merely preventing independence; it is now pursuing a strategy to force Taipei into unification on its own terms. This involves the extensive use of tools such as diplomatic isolation, economic sanctions, and information warfare. China’s primary objective is to weaken internal resistance in Taiwan and integrate it, whether peacefully or through military means.
Recent actions include poaching Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, restricting tourism and agricultural imports, and conducting influence operations targeting Taiwanese public opinion. This multi-pronged approach aims to gradually erode Taiwan’s autonomy and create conditions favorable to Beijing’s ultimate goal of unification.
