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To deter China over Taiwan, US must recognize allies' challenges

To deter China over Taiwan, US must recognize allies' challenges

Nikkei Asia18 hours ago
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on display in Taichung, Taiwan: The U.S. is still crucial to the security of its allies in Asia but is no longer strong enough to win a war on its own. © Reuters
William Matthews is a senior research fellow for China and the world at Chatham House.
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