China views Taiwan, which is self-governing, as part of its own territory and has indicated its intention to forcibly integrate it. Despite recognizing Beijing as the legitimate government of China, the United States maintains informal relations and defense alliances with Taiwan. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday reaffirmed United States’ support of the “One China” policy, reiterating that Washington does not favour Taiwanese independence. What does this mean to Taiwan being a sovereign state ?