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These foundational steps are prerequisites for any meaningful return to a balanced manufacturing capacity, capable of supporting both current needs and future technological demands.
Geopolitical Tensions and the Likelihood of Conflict
The question of whether China will attempt a forceful reunification with Taiwan remains open but fraught with risk. China's historical obsession with 'One China' fuels its claims, viewing Taiwan as a rebellious territory that must ultimately be unified. However, a military invasion poses catastrophic economic consequences for China: blockade, loss of trade routes, and potential international sanctions, which would lead to economic collapse — and possibly famine resulting from disrupted supply chains and embargoes.