#USChinaTensions

The U.S. supports Taiwan with arms and unofficial diplomatic ties.

China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and threatens military action if it declares formal independence.

South China Sea:

China's military buildup and territorial claims.

U.S. naval operations asserting "freedom of navigation."

Cybersecurity and Espionage:

Accusations of cyberattacks, intellectual property theft, and espionage on both sides.

Human Rights and Ideological Differences:

U.S. criticism of China over human rights issues in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Tibet.

China accuses the U.S. of interfering in its internal affairs.