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Xi may miscalculate on US resolve to defend Taiwan: Rudd - The Australian
Why it matters
Rudd's warning reflects Australia's strategic interest in US credibility and resolve in the Indo-Pacific, directly relevant to the Alliance pillar (7) and the Northern Arc geopolitical balance (8). The statement reinforces Australia's reliance on US commitment to Taiwan defence as foundational to regional stability and Australian security planning.
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