Taiwan explained: Why China claims it, and why the U.S. is involved

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Many foreign policy analysts fear a Chinese attack on Taiwan could draw the U.S. into a destructive and costly war with China.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Delivers National Day Speech
Taiwanese flags fly during National Day celebrations in Taipei on Oct. 10. An Rong / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

This article was originally published on CFR.org and updated by NBC News.

Differences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and mainland China. Taiwan is the likeliest potential flash point in U.S.-China relations.

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