United States–Taiwan security cooperation
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United States–Taiwan security cooperation encompasses the political, military, and strategic measures through which the U.S. supports Taiwan’s self-defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of regional security threats, particularly from the People’s Republic of China.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| United States does not seek to carry out a long-term policy of arms sales to Taiwan | 1 |
| United States–Taiwan security cooperation canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: United States–Taiwan security cooperation Context triple: [Third Taiwan Strait Crisis, relatedTo, United States–Taiwan security cooperation]
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A.
United States–South Korea security alliance
The United States–South Korea security alliance is a longstanding military partnership that underpins South Korea’s defense and regional stability through U.S. security guarantees, joint forces, and coordinated deterrence against North Korean threats.
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B.
United States–Japan security alliance
The United States–Japan security alliance is a post–World War II defense partnership under which the U.S. guarantees Japan’s security and maintains military forces in and around Japan, forming a cornerstone of security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region.
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C.
United States–Philippines alliance
The United States–Philippines alliance is a long-standing security partnership that underpins regional stability and U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific.
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D.
AUKUS security partnership
The AUKUS security partnership is a trilateral defense and technology pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States focused on enhancing military interoperability and advanced capabilities, including nuclear-powered submarines, in the Indo-Pacific region.
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E.
U.S.–Japan Status of Forces Agreement
The U.S.–Japan Status of Forces Agreement is a bilateral pact that defines the legal status, rights, and obligations of U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: United States–Taiwan security cooperation Target entity description: United States–Taiwan security cooperation encompasses the political, military, and strategic measures through which the U.S. supports Taiwan’s self-defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of regional security threats, particularly from the People’s Republic of China.
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A.
United States–South Korea security alliance
The United States–South Korea security alliance is a longstanding military partnership that underpins South Korea’s defense and regional stability through U.S. security guarantees, joint forces, and coordinated deterrence against North Korean threats.
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B.
United States–Japan security alliance
The United States–Japan security alliance is a post–World War II defense partnership under which the U.S. guarantees Japan’s security and maintains military forces in and around Japan, forming a cornerstone of security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region.
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C.
United States–Philippines alliance
The United States–Philippines alliance is a long-standing security partnership that underpins regional stability and U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific.
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D.
AUKUS security partnership
The AUKUS security partnership is a trilateral defense and technology pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States focused on enhancing military interoperability and advanced capabilities, including nuclear-powered submarines, in the Indo-Pacific region.
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E.
U.S.–Japan Status of Forces Agreement
The U.S.–Japan Status of Forces Agreement is a bilateral pact that defines the legal status, rights, and obligations of U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bilateral security cooperation
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defense relationship ⓘ strategic partnership ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
maintain peace and stability in the Western Pacific
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strengthen deterrence across the Taiwan Strait ⓘ support Taiwan’s self-defense ⓘ |
| constrainedBy |
U.S. One China policy
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linked to:
One-China policy
lack of formal diplomatic relations ⓘ |
| contributesTo | regional security architecture in East Asia ⓘ |
| criticizedBy |
People’s Republic of China
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linked to:
China
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| evolvedSince | 1979 ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
asymmetric warfare capabilities
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joint interoperability with U.S. forces ⓘ maritime and air defense ⓘ resilience and civil defense ⓘ |
| implementedThrough |
Direct Commercial Sales
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Foreign Military Sales program ⓘ
linked to:
U.S. Foreign Military Sales
U.S.–Taiwan defense consultations ⓘ professional military education for Taiwanese officers ⓘ visits by defense officials ⓘ |
| includes |
arms sales
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capacity-building programs ⓘ cybersecurity cooperation ⓘ defense industrial cooperation ⓘ intelligence sharing ⓘ maritime security cooperation ⓘ military training ⓘ strategic dialogues ⓘ |
| intensifiedIn |
2010s
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2020s ⓘ |
| involvesCountry |
Taiwan
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linked to:
Taiwan, Province of China
United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| legalBasis |
Taiwan Relations Act of 1979
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linked to:
Taiwan Relations Act
U.S. domestic arms export regulations ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy
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linked to:
United States Indo-Pacific strategy
U.S. policy of integrated deterrence ⓘ |
| motivatedBy |
People’s Liberation Army modernization
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cross-Strait military imbalance ⓘ risk of coercion or invasion of Taiwan ⓘ |
| primarySecurityConcern |
People’s Republic of China
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linked to:
China
|
| rootedIn |
Six Assurances
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Taiwan Relations Act ⓘ U.S. One China policy ⓘ
linked to:
One-China policy
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| seeksTo |
avoid triggering major power conflict
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enhance Taiwan’s deterrence without formal alliance ⓘ |
| supportedBy |
U.S. Congress
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linked to:
United States Congress
U.S. executive branch ⓘ
linked to:
executive branch of the United States
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| supports | Taiwan’s de facto autonomy ⓘ |
| viewedByPRCAs | interference in China’s internal affairs ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: United States–Taiwan security cooperation Description of subject: United States–Taiwan security cooperation encompasses the political, military, and strategic measures through which the U.S. supports Taiwan’s self-defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of regional security threats, particularly from the People’s Republic of China.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
August 17 Communiqué (1982)
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states
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United States does not seek to carry out a long-term policy of arms sales to Taiwan
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linked to: United States–Taiwan security cooperation