Chinese analysts question US ability to defend Taiwan
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Updated · The New York Times · May 8
Chinese analysts question US ability to defend Taiwan
8 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 8
After the Iran war began in late February, US forces used about half their long-range stealth cruise missiles and roughly 10 times its annual Tomahawk purchases.
The reported depletion has fed arguments in China that Washington cannot replenish weapons fast enough for a prolonged high-intensity conflict, weakening perceptions of US military dominance.
That shifting view could undercut President Donald Trump's leverage ahead of next week's summit with Xi Jinping and sharpen debate over whether the US could deter or fight over Taiwan.
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