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Taiwan's Global Economic Role and Defense Dynamics
This chapter highlights Taiwan's critical position in the global economy, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, and its historical influence on global production strategies. It also explores the potential economic and geopolitical repercussions of a Chinese blockade on Taiwan for the United States, alongside discussions on military preparedness and the complex dynamics of personal defense in a region marked by tension. The chapter balances the need for resilience against external threats with considerations of safety and the evolving nature of military conscription in Taiwan.