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Ex-US officials warn transactional Taiwan policy weakens Indo-Pacific stance

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Former US officials are warning that the United States' current policy towards Taiwan is becoming too transactional and is weakening its position in the Indo-Pacific. They express concern that Taiwan's security is being increasingly linked to US relations with Beijing, with demands for Taiwan to increase its defense spending and invest in US technology. Additionally, the ongoing conflict with Iran is cited as a factor diminishing US military readiness for a potential Taiwan Strait conflict. AI

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Ex-US officials warn transactional Taiwan policy weakens Indo-Pacific stance

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    US’ transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warn

    Washington’s policy towards Taiwan is increasingly tied to its relationship with Beijing, according to former American officials who also warn that the war on Iran is weakening US military readiness for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait. During a fireside chat in an annua…

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