The US also has 18 MNNA's (Major non Nato allies) which includes Australia and Japan. Defence and military equipment development/access
are among the benefits of this designation.
Taiwan is a special case it is to be treated as such by the US without formal designation being made.
China has a tightrope to walk here as any belligerence toward a designated MNNA in order to bully their way to a clear
shot at Taiwan could trigger reserve supplies of equipment from the US to the MNNA member and can include anything
- even depleted uranium rounds.
As Taiwan is to be treated the same US equipment can also be sent there with no delays.
As to China and it's economy - there is a lot of talk about a downturn due to Covid restrictions but the major factor is the exodus
of foreign companies, every type from tech giants, clothing and furniture manufacturers to ship builders. There is an economic shift going
on which will benefit other countries and lower Chinas ability to buy into other countries.
Taiwan is also a long way ahead of China in the area of semi conductors. To control more of the tech industry China needs to be a major
player in that area. They have never managed to get more than 5% of that market with Taiwan having 65%and a big advantage in
quality / innovation.
I have been wondering whether Ukraine has a lot Russia wants in some areas rather than just the prestige of ownership.
are among the benefits of this designation.
Taiwan is a special case it is to be treated as such by the US without formal designation being made.
China has a tightrope to walk here as any belligerence toward a designated MNNA in order to bully their way to a clear
shot at Taiwan could trigger reserve supplies of equipment from the US to the MNNA member and can include anything
- even depleted uranium rounds.
As Taiwan is to be treated the same US equipment can also be sent there with no delays.
As to China and it's economy - there is a lot of talk about a downturn due to Covid restrictions but the major factor is the exodus
of foreign companies, every type from tech giants, clothing and furniture manufacturers to ship builders. There is an economic shift going
on which will benefit other countries and lower Chinas ability to buy into other countries.
Taiwan is also a long way ahead of China in the area of semi conductors. To control more of the tech industry China needs to be a major
player in that area. They have never managed to get more than 5% of that market with Taiwan having 65%and a big advantage in
quality / innovation.
I have been wondering whether Ukraine has a lot Russia wants in some areas rather than just the prestige of ownership.