Navigating Tensions: Can the US and China Safeguard Global Peace in 2024?

Due to escalating Taiwan and South China Sea tensions in 2024, Presidents Biden and Xi must be patient and smart to avert a disaster.

FILE PHOTO: Flags of U.S. and China are seen in this illustration picture taken August 2, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo

In 2024, Biden and Xi face Taiwan and South China Sea issues.

Presidents Biden and Xi may face US-China crises in 2024 due to Taiwan and South China Sea tensions. In November, a meeting in San Francisco halted the abuse, but it’s unclear how long this “San Francisco vision” will remain. Leaders handled differences appropriately, but Taiwan, trade, and technology sharing made little progress.

Taiwan and the South China Sea disputes might escalate. Taiwan is under increased pressure as it approaches de facto freedom, raising concerns about a Chinese invasion. Beijing claims authority over huge areas of the South China Sea, which might cause another crisis due to boundary disputes. Both issues might cause unintentional conflicts that escalate.

As the Biden administration maintains “strategic ambiguity” over China’s impending invasion of Taiwan, calls for “strategic clarity” for Taiwan’s defense intensify. With its riches and military worth, the South China Sea strengthens US-China rivalries. Both leaders must be patient and wise to avert tragedy.

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Biden and Xi Face Growing Military Tensions and Strategic Challenges

The military-industrial complexes in both nations are pressuring them, and the situation is worsening. Strategically managing relations between the two countries is considerably more vital, given the prospect of conflict.

The San Francisco summit took little effort to build unity on drug trafficking and climate change, but no substantial policy changes were made. Both nations are expanding their military and industrial sectors due to threats. This causes suspicion and hostility in both countries. Strong political and industrial organizations benefit from military competition; thus, a significant conflict in 2024 is possible. Presidents Biden and Xi will struggle to avoid a horrific conflict.

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