DNYUZ/New York Times: As China Rattles Sabers, Taiwan Asks: Are We Ready for War?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine has jolted Taiwan into confronting the specter of a sudden attack from the island’s own larger and more powerful neighbor: China.
The invasion has given new weight to the authoritarian vision of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, who has long laid claim to self-governed Taiwan for the “rejuvenation” of China — much as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia did with Ukraine. To many in Taiwan, Ukraine has been a lesson in the tactics and weaponry that could slow a more powerful invading force. It has also been a stark warning that the island may be inadequately prepared for a full-scale attack.
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WNU Editor: Taiwan is confronting China .... Taiwan Strait is an international waterway, Taipei says, in rebuff to China (Reuters), and it is increasing its defense budget .... Taiwan passes extra $8.6 bln defence budget as China threat grows (France 24). But without US and allied support, Taiwan will be hard pressed to push back against any Chinese invasion.
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