Taiwan on the Brink? Will Countries Choose China, America, or Go Neutral?

Taiwan on the Brink? Will Countries Choose China, America, or Go Neutral?
As the Pentagon pivots toward preparing for a potential great-power conflict with China—especially over Taiwan—U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies are straining crucial alliances across the Asia-Pacific. A new internal directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, rooted in the Heritage Foundation’s Project twenty tweenty five, designates China as the U.S.'s top strategic threat, with Taiwan's defense a priority even if it means accepting risk elsewhere. This strategy mirrors past Marine Corps reforms for Pacific warfare, yet hinges on the belief that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is imminent, possibly by twenty twenty seven—a date tied to the PLA’s centennial. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping has only demanded readiness by that year, not outright invasion, and factors like the pandemic and military corruption may delay China's capabilities. Still, Trump diverges from this hawkish stance, showing little interest in Taiwan or regional defense, while pressuring allies for financial contributions. This has alienated key partners like Australia, where recent elections rejected Trump-style politics. Meanwhile, China’s assertiveness in maritime disputes with the Philippines and Vietnam could paradoxically push some nations closer to the U.S.—but with growing distrust on both sides, a fractured Asia-Pacific might ultimately choose neutrality over siding with unreliable superpowers.
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