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China’s Next Target in the South China Sea: Taiwan? - Global Taiwan Institute
Why it matters
Analysis of China's strategic focus on Taiwan as a target in the SCS directly conditions Australian maritime defence posture, alliance burden-sharing, and Northern Arc security architecture. Taiwan's status as a potential flashpoint shapes force design, AUKUS coordination, and regional stability assumptions that underpin Australian preparedness planning.
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