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China sees democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, but Taiwan sees itself as a sovereign state. Analysts say China is testing the level of support of Mr Biden for Taiwan. China has carried out regular flights over the waters between the southern part of Taiwan and the Taiwanese-controlled Pratas Islands in the South China Sea in recent months. BBC

A handout photo made available by the Ministry of National Defense shows a Chinese H-6 bomber, top, flying over the Bashi Channel near Taiwan, as a Taiwanese F-16, below, approaches, before the Chinese aircraft returned to its base via the Miyako Strait on Feb. 10. Photo: EPA-EFE

In this file photo taken May 25, 2018, by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, a Taiwanese Air Force fighter aircraft, left, flies near a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force bomber that reportedly flew over the Luzon Strait south of Taiwan. AP

Taiwan’s tanks and fighting vehicle move during a military exercise in Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Taiwanese troops using tanks, mortars and small arms staged a drill Tuesday aimed at repelling an attack from China, which has increased its threats to reclaim the island and its own displays of military might. (AP)

Soldiers run during a military exercise in Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Taiwanese troops using tanks, mortars and small arms staged a drill Tuesday aimed at repelling an attack from China, which has increased its threats to reclaim the island and its own displays of military might. (AP)