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Taiwan wants peace but prepares for war - The Globe and Mail
Why it matters
Taiwan's defence modernisation and resolve strengthen the deterrent posture that undergirds Australian alliance strategy in the Indo-Pacific and reduces pressure on Australia to compensate for Taiwan collapse. However, the article itself does not report concrete new Australian defence commitments, capability milestones, or AUKUS impacts, limiting direct bearing on Australian preparedness metrics.
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