US and China should create a direct communication channel to avert conflict over Taiwan: ESM Goh – Asia Newsday

SINGAPORE - The United States and China should negotiate "guardrails" and create a direct and open communication channel so its leaders can contact each other quickly over Taiwan to avert conflict, said Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on Wednesday (Jan 19). Speaking virtually at the third Hong Kong Forum on US-China Relations, he noted that China has reiterated on countless occasions that it will take military action if Taiwan crosses Beijing's red lines and makes a move towards independence. But a big unknown is where the tipping point lies, Mr Goh said. To avoid miscalculation leading to military conflict,…