What Measure of U.S. Response Do You Support When China Moves on Taiwan?

There can be no doubt China will make a formal move to “re-unify” Taiwan before 2030, either politically or militarily.

The US has stopped short of saying whether we would come to Taiwan’s military aid, but it is safe to say we would do something.

Our allies in the region (particularly Japan and Australia) see a move on Tawain as an existential threat that would not be tolerated.

Here’s a brief overview of the military capabilities of the PRC:

1. World’s largest navy (400+ ships by 2025, including 3 carriers). This does not include the unknown number of merchant marine vessels PRC would be able to militarize on short notice.

2. Largest air force in the Indo-Pacific region, including hundreds of Gen4/5 fighters.

3. A survivable nuclear triad.

4. Long-range ballistic missiles capable of evading western counter measures.

5. Unmatched cyber capabilities to conduct asymmetric warfare.

What measure of a response are you willing to support if/when the PRC moves on Taiwan?

Keep in mind this is something the next president will likely have to respond to.