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Another scenario involves economic and strategic escalation, such as a quarantine or blockade that gradually worsens the situation, potentially fostering public unrest within Taiwan, making it more vulnerable to Chinese advances when the time is deemed right.
U.S. and Allied Response
The U.S. strategy revolves around building redundant systems and layered defenses in the region. By deploying various missile defense systems—like those used by Israel—Taiwan can deny success to China even if initial attacks cause damage. The goal is to create doubt and uncertainty in the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), discouraging them from attempting a full-scale invasion.