China Carries Out ‘Readiness Patrol’ Near Taiwan As Taipei Touts Growing Cooperation With Washington
ForbesJUL 2022
The Spin
Anti-China narrative
The battle between democracy and authoritarianism is in full swing, and China's expansionist ambitions must be firmly countered. To deter Beijing, it's high time to take a clear stance and deepen military ties with Taiwan.
Pro-China narrative
The US is desperately seeking to defend its state of hegemony against China. Washington should reconsider whether it will continue undermining the world order or will help create a multipolar order based on mutual respect - including honoring its commitment to the One China policy.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 67% chance that the US will respond militarily if China launches a full-scale invasion of Taiwan before 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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