Category: the Taiwan Strait

The Perfect Storm for a War With China

October 13, 2021
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News Analysis A war between China and Taiwan is nearly inevitable. And if the U.S. military intervenes, it could easily escalate, drawing in several of the world’s most powerful militaries. China’s Ministry of National Defense published its defense policy, which includes suppressing “proponents of separatist movements … and to oppose and contain ‘Taiwan independence.’” The…

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The United States and Britain Avoid the Taiwan Strait, Showing Fear

May 20, 2021
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Commentary Britain’s new aircraft carrier, the Queen Elizabeth, is almost underway. It’s currently in the dockyard of Portsmouth, on England’s south coast, taking on essential supplies: carrots, potatoes, a popcorn popper, 250 U.S. Marines, and 10 U.S. F35-B lightning jets (outnumbering Britain’s own such jets onboard). The carrier will travel 26,000 nautical miles, and traverse…

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