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Jungle School Military Training
- Jungle School trains soldiers to navigate tropical, tech-limited environments, simulating Vietnam-era combat conditions.
- Dan Ming embedded with soldiers for three days, experiencing physical challenges like river crossings and compass navigation.
Rising Taiwan Conflict Risks
- U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan grows more likely each year, with high uncertainty around invasion methods and U.S. response.
- Risk of accidental local conflict escalating into wider war between nuclear powers is a major concern.
Why Taiwan Matters to U.S.
- Defending Taiwan is seen as vital to maintain U.S. influence and reassure Asia-Pacific allies.
- Taiwan's semiconductor industry heightens economic stakes, but U.S. has no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan.