Taiwan

On Sunday, China's defense minister accused the US of attempting to 'hijack' the backing of Asia-Pacific countries in order to turn them against Beijing, claiming Washington is pursuing its own goals 'under the pretext of multilateralism.'

It is a political crime to expect Americans to embrace the expenses and risks of full-scale combat with the PRC without debate.

Why should Americans be concerned about the island's independence?

On Thursday, Taiwan's air force scrambled fighter planes to warn off nine Chinese aircraft that had crossed its air defense zone on the day Russia attacked Ukraine.

Politicians believe the United States must safeguard Taiwan against a Chinese invasion, but few discuss the possible implications.

The Race for Power Consolidation and Disaster Avoidance.

Shinzo Abe is one of the few international leaders who continues to wield significant influence over his country's foreign policy as they did during their tenure in office.

China's Communist Party, led by Xi Jinping, is well-known for its traps. China never shies away from bullying nations throughout the world, whether it's through debt traps or other devious predatory techniques. Most nations succumb under China's strong approach, but Taiwan appears to have acquired a resistance to Chinese belligerence over time.

As China's rhetoric about 'reunification' with Taiwan and the military's gray-zone activities become more intense, Taiwan should adopt a strategy that includes a large number of small steps to leverage Taiwan's geographic and technological advantages, exploit the People's Liberation Army's vulnerabilities, and help deter a forcible takeover attempt.

The international community is now assisting Taiwan in its fight against China.