Taiwan is taking lessons on both strategy and how to handle its allies from Ukraine as it continues to fight a Russian invasion.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Ukraine’s existential war for its sovereignty from Russia is giving inspiration to Taiwan, an island thousands of miles away, as it hopes to deter its own authoritarian invasion by China. While their cultures and geography are vastly different, nowhere does Ukraine’s struggle resonate more deeply than on Taiwan’s shores.
Until recently, Taiwan’s military has largely focused on training for an amphibious Chinese invasion, but factors, including the Ukraine war, have prompted talk about shifting to preparations for multiple military situations, known as an asymmetric response. The importance of preparing their society for war is also a key lesson for Taiwan, not just for their internal unity, but also to prove to allies abroad that their support is meaningful.
There are latent concerns about that,' Lai said. He explained that while the U.S. views Taiwan in a 'different' way than Ukraine – citing a 'standing critical interest' in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry – the island was watching the effects such delays had on Ukrainian weapons stocks closely.
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