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Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan?
Regional actors believe that in the event of a direct confrontation with China, the US would act with extreme caution and seek to avoid a large-scale war whenever possible.
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What happenedTaiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
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CenterWhy has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan?
Al Jazeera English · Center · News report
Right / center-rightJapan’s Taiwan fears expose a deeper crisis in American deterrence - opinion
The Jerusalem Post · Center-right · Opinion
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Japan’s Taiwan fears expose a deeper crisis in American deterrence - opinion
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Regional actors believe that in the event of a direct confrontation with China, the US would act with extreme caution and seek to avoid a large-scale war whenever possible.
