Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Can Taiwan survive a Chinese invasion? Explore Taipei’s defense strategy, political divisions, military weaknesses, and the growing regional stakes shaping one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints.

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