Overview
For a century China has been fractured by rival claims to the Middle Kingdom. While Chiang Kai-shek failed to stop the CCP from taking over the mainland, what was supposed to be a valiant last stand in Taiwan has turned into a slowly pressurizing flashpoint. The Republic of China has done all it can to fortify its island and entangle itself with outside powers, while Communist China has sought the power to undo all of the damage done by the "century of humiliation."
Now the CCP finally has the strength to overwhelm Taiwan, if only the Taiwanese fought alone.
But they do not. The United States, stretched thin across worldwide conflicts as it is, has come to defend Taiwan against a common foe.
The Chinese Communist Party is now ready to cripple Taiwanese air and sea defenses in an effort to finally consolidate control over their historic enemy and to further legitimize the government of Xi Jinping. Its biggest trade partner, the United States, has become increasingly hostile towards China, who it sees more and more as a USSR style enemy. Despite their intertwined economies, the US is increasingly aggressive with tariffs against China, while the Chinese have repeatedly reinforced a reputation of corporate espionage and theft in what is supposed to be a free and fair market. Meanwhile, Taiwan has spent decades cementing itself as an economic and strategic ally for the United States, knowing that even a little assistance from such a titan could stave off Communist China and guarantee their survival. Having just suffered humiliating defeats in Iraq and Afghanistan, if the US fails to protect Taiwan its position as global hegemon may well fracture. Xi Jinping's administration, meanwhile, is under incredible stress after the Covid pandemic. If China fails to secure Taiwan then the people of China will increasingly see the Tyranny that rules them as a paper tiger... at best. At worst China would fracture, as it has so many times in history, into states run by warlords where the casualties number in the millions.
Will China be able to cripple Taiwanese defenses for a follow-up invasion or will they destroy themselves trying?
Will Taiwan be able to maintain its economic standing and territorial integrity?
Will the US live up to its title of the greatest most advanced military force in history, or will the world see the US crumble before a new world leader?
Each delegate represents a critical piece of their nation’s military presence in the Strait of Taiwan. All of you may not command the same level of force, but each of you is critical in achieving your nations goals. Your standing as delegates is not affected by the success of your nation in the crisis, but it is your task to support your nation with the tools and assets assigned to you. Your task is to resolve this detente, bearing in mind that open hostilities means a crippling defeat for at least on nation in theater, but failing to effectively and decisively act means hamstringing your nation elsewhere.
There is no guarantee that all of you will succeed.
The United States is committed to weakening China as a global rival.
The Chinese Communist Party is committed to crippling Taiwan's defenses and reuniting China and Taiwan.
Taiwan must preserve a positive balance of power against the Chinese, whether that be military, diplomatic, economic, or a combination of the three.
Crisis Designers Note:
In this crisis, delegates will step directly into the tense atmosphere of the Strait of Taiwan, where every decision carried the risk of global escalation. Using Command: Modern Operations (CMO), military maneuvers, radar locks, and missile launches will be simulated in real time. Delegates will issue directives that shape the actions of fleets, air wings, and defensive systems, and then watch as the software renders the consequences. It should be noted that none of your delegations are actual people from history, and that liberties were taken to reduce the complexity of military operations across the Pacific theater, but great effort has been made to preserve the authenticity of the situation and the spirit of Model UN crisis committees nonetheless.
This one-of-a-kind integration of modern wargaming software and MUN crisis committees marks the first step in preparing delegates for high-tension, high-stakes scenarios. Unlike static simulations, CMO introduces the uncertainty and pressure of a real operational environment: radar contacts appear and disappear, aircraft run low on fuel, and commanders must decide whether a move is a bluff or the spark of open conflict.
Delegates can expect to balance strategy, diplomacy, and brinkmanship under conditions where mistakes have immediate, visible consequences. The goal is not only to test political creativity but also to expose students to the complexities of decision-making under pressure; an essential skill in both international relations and real-world crisis management.
You are not bound by history.
You are here to make it.
Good luck, delegates.
Delegate List:
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