Taiwan begins preparing ground for joining ICC to deter China attack, initiate potential action against Xi – WION Feedzy

Taiwan’s government is reportedly exploring the possibility of joining the International Criminal Court (ICC) as part of its strategy to improve deterrence against a potential Chinese attack or invasion.

Taiwan’s ICC membership initially recommended in an independent annual review of the nation’s human rights efforts, is now under discussion among members of Taiwan’s judiciary, government, and legal profession.

According to The Guardian, the proponents argue that this move would not only help bolster the international legal system’s presence in Asia but also increase Taiwan’s global participation, countering Beijing’s efforts to isolate the self-ruled island nation. 

The ICC, established by the Rome Statute in 2002, focuses on four core international crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes of aggression.

Supporters of Taiwan’s ICC membership assert that it could pave the way for investigations and warrants against Chinese leader Xi Jinping under international law if he were to order or oversee acts of war or war crimes against Taiwan.

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