China's Efforts to Isolate and Intimidate Taiwan Are Pushing U.S. Allies Closer

Abstract

China is pursuing a concerted strategy to isolate Taiwan internationally and intimidate it and its would-be supporters militarily. But Australia—a critical US ally in the region—has responded to China’s strategies by deepening its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and building its military deterrence capabilities. Ironically, Beijing’s efforts to isolate and intimidate are generating unintended outcomes that will make it harder for China to achieve its long-term goals. Show more