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Why Taiwan’s Military Modernization Is Moving Too Slowly

Geopolitics Decanted by Silverado

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The Cross-Strait Situation in Taiwan

The fear is that if Taiwan proclaims independence that would give Beijing an excuse and potentially even force their hand through internal politics in Beijing to actually launch an invasion. Both parties have had to you know find ways of existing sort of under this landscape, says the DPP. "We believe that the best way to maintain peace is to have a robust defense," he adds.

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