Taiwan under threat: how strong are its defences?

J. Michael Cole, a Taipei-based policy analyst and author of The Taiwan Tinderbox, delves into the looming threat of invasion from China. He discusses the resilience of the Taiwanese people in the face of coercion and the complexities of psychological warfare. Cole highlights China's military advancements and the significant costs of a potential amphibious invasion. He also examines Taiwan's defense strategies, the economic implications of its semiconductor dominance, and the potential consequences of U.S. policy uncertainty on Taiwan's security.