Taiwan Strait crises, a series of confrontations between the People’s Republic of China (P.R.C.) and the Republic of China (Taiwan; R.O.C.) across the Taiwan Strait that occurred from the 1950s through the early 2020s. These incidents involved the deployment, and in some cases active use, of military forces. Experts generally recognize four distinct crises, but conflict between the two governments is ongoing. Each Taiwan Strait crisis posed significant risk of escalation to open war between great powers, the first two occurring in the context of the Cold War and the latter two dramatically heightening tensions between the United States and ...(100 of 1194 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!