>China has repeatedly warned it will invade if Taiwan declares itself an independent state...Beijing has vowed to retake the island, by force if necessary.

Yes I know. But I don't believe in Taiwan or China will change the situation. Taiwan never declare that. They don't need declaration. Actually Taiwan independent now.
Republic of North Cyprus Turk independent formal. But actually don't. Taiwan doesn't indepentent formal, but actually independent.
China know anything won't change. China is only doing a show...