The Struggle for Taiwan: A History by Sulmaan Wasif Khan review dire strait
Briefly

Pelosi's visit to Taiwan sparked fury in Beijing, leading to military drills, missile launches, and even calls to shoot down her plane, highlighting the delicate balance in the Taiwan-China-US relationship.
Historically, Taiwan wasn't Chinese until American interference in the 20th century, with a complex ownership history involving the Qing dynasty, Japanese rule, and ultimately being promised to Chiang Kai-shek by President Roosevelt.
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