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Taiwan's Resilience Amidst Chinese Coercion
This chapter examines a tabletop exercise in Taipei, focusing on China's economic and cyber strategies against Taiwan, and emphasizes the need for U.S. support to bolster Taiwan's defenses. It highlights Taiwan's military modernization efforts as essential for deterrence and contrasts them with declining U.S. defense budgets. Additionally, the chapter reflects on President Xi's strategic patience and decision-making regarding Taiwan, urging a balanced approach towards military readiness in the Asia-Pacific.