Its plan was to hold off a Chinese attack until America turned up. What now?
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The timing of annual exercises is set by weather patterns favourable to any possible invasion
A trip to the mainland by the KMT’s leader exposes a rift in the party
It won’t change China’s calculus but is a case study for “decapitation” strikes
Pushing back could threaten a trade deal and progress on Taiwan
Pushing back could threaten a trade deal and progress on Taiwan
Neither side sees backing down as an option
