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As tensions rise, particularly concerning Taiwan, experts warn the U.S. must be ready for the possibility of Chinese military action. Xi’s government aims to take Taiwan forcefully, but the best defense lies in empowering Taiwan to develop a national defense strategy that might inhibit a swift invasion. The deployment of a trained domestic force could complicate military planning for the PLA—a strategy echoed in the lessons learned during the American Revolution.
Taiwan is central to the semiconductor industry, supplying 90-95% of high-end chips critical for advanced technology in the U.S. The catastrophic implications of a successful invasion could bring American technological and economic infrastructure to a standstill.