Ukraine-Taiwan informal network shares war lessons and defence technology
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Updated · The New York Times · May 5
Ukraine-Taiwan informal network shares war lessons and defence technology
6 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 5
In Kyiv, a 37-year-old Taiwanese volunteer soldier in Ukraine said his drone warfare experience could one day help Taiwan face a possible conflict with China.
The network links ordinary citizens and defence companies, exchanging battlefield lessons, resources and combat-tested technology despite no official diplomatic or military ties between Ukraine and Taiwan.
The cooperation remains sensitive because Ukraine follows the One China principle, Taiwan avoids provoking Beijing, and both economies are deeply tied to China, including Ukrainian drone makers' reliance on Chinese components.
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