• HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Only officially. Which sounds like a smart ass response but it’s not.

    If US recognized Taiwan as its own country it would lose a major trading partner, affect global stability and trade… and do not much else. We know why warships are there, military bases in close proximity, bilateral exercises take place - but officially sure, you own them.