Should Taiwan Prepare For a 'Lengthy War'?

Huang Jei-hsuan, Taipei Times: Taiwanese should prepare for lengthy war

As late as a few months ago, there were mournful predictions of eventual — and destined — absorption of Taiwan by China. Washington’s geopolitical punditry has since done a 180; now it clamors for an independent Taiwan to anchor the so-called first island chain.

To be specific, it did not spell out Taiwanese independence per se. However, the role it wants Taiwan to play is impossible if Taiwan is either a non-nation or non-independent. It is only “a distinction without a difference.”

This comes at a time when there are signs that Taiwanese’s hopes and aspirations for a formal independent nation is on the wane.

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WNU Editor: If Taiwan wants to maintain their independence from China, they are they the ones who must show resolve and commitment to keep it. That entails maintaining a robust defense budget and military.

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