Trump Unveils Military Buildup to Deter China Over Taiwan
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CNBC TV18•05/12/2025
Trump Unveils Military Buildup to Deter China Over Taiwan
- •Trump's strategy aims to prevent conflict with China over Taiwan and the South China Sea by strengthening US and allies' military power.
- •The approach is detailed in a 29-page National Security Strategy document, emphasizing deterring conflict over Taiwan as a priority.
- •The strategy highlights Taiwan's critical role in semiconductor manufacturing and global trade routes as reasons for its importance.
- •It calls for allies like Japan and South Korea to increase defense spending and capabilities for collective defense in the region.
- •The plan includes building a military capable of denying aggression in the island chain and preventing hostile powers from controlling sea lanes.
Why It Matters: US strategy to prevent China-Taiwan conflict impacts global stability and trade.
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