Trump Mulls Arms Sale to Taiwan, Will Speak to President The United States and China have been at odds over Taiwan for decades, with Washington's support for the island nation seen as a major point of contention in their complex relationship.
This longstanding tension is rooted in historical events dating back to 1949, when the Chinese Communist Party took control of mainland China, forcing the Nationalist government to retreat to Taiwan.
Beijing has since claimed Taiwan as its own territory and views any move towards recognizing Taiwan as an independent state as a major provocation.