This article discusses the USA new politics in Taiwan. A firm commitment to protecting Taiwan’s defence could deter potential Chinese aggression, reducing the risk of conflict and avoiding the costs of military confrontation. As in the 1950s, the US pledged to protect Taiwan from potential Chinese aggression where the commitment acted as a deterrent against China’s potential large-scale invasion of Taiwan.‎

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