Also known as a semiconductor, the chip is so crucial that it has been the subject of a technological war between the United States and China for quite some time.

A top US diplomat has said the United States is “deepening” its ties with Chinese Taipei, despite China’s warning to Washington against interfering in Taipei’s affairs.

The US says it will assist Chinese Taipei if a war breaks out with China. The comments have been met with condemnation from officials in Beijing who warned the US against escalation of the already high tensions in their bilateral ties.

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, have formed a new military alliance called AUKUS, under the pretext of boosting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

President Xi Jinping calls on the self-ruled island of Chinese Taipei's main opposition party to help seek "unification of the country."

China has called on Vietnam to avoid unilateral measures in the disputed South China Sea region which might complicate the situation and magnify disputes.

Since the end of World War II the United States has attempted to push a rules based international order, proclaiming itself a champion of democracy and human rights, despite abundant proof to the contrary, which is why it has "interests rather than friends and enemies".