The EU's Taiwan Policy Practice and Its Impact from the Perspective of Indo-Pacific Strategy
The EU's Indo-Pacific strategy encompasses various dimensions,including politics,economics,and regional secu-rity,with a particular emphasis on economic cooperation.Following the announcement of this strategy,the EU has recognized Tai-wan as a"democratic ally"that shares common values,leading both parties to seek closer collaboration in sectors such as the semi-conductor industry to strengthen their trade partnership.The EU underscores the strategic significance of the Taiwan Strait,aiming to"deter"the Chinese Mainland and uphold the status quo in the region.Looking ahead,the EU is likely to forge a"value alliance"with the U.S.and Taiwan,driven by shared ideological principles to counter and contain the Chinese Mainland.This partnership will prioritize economic security and cooperation with Taiwan;however,the EU's political maneuvers may create"triple losses"for Europe,the Chinese Mainland,and Taiwan alike.Additionally,the EU will increase its military presence in the Indo-Pacific,bol-stering its presence in the Taiwan Strait and supporting the U.S.Indo-Pacific strategy.Despite some differences between the EU's and the U.S.'s Indo-Pacific strategies,the EU is likely to align closely with the U.S.on issues of ideology and regional security,which could escalate tensions in the Taiwan Strait.