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On Taiwan, US ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Is Not Dead Yet

abandonment of Taiwan are relatively superficial, while substantive investment in capabilities that could deter China continues apace.

On Taiwan, US ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Is Not Dead Yet

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abandonment of Taiwan are relatively superficial, while substantive investment in capabilities that could deter China continues apace.

What look like indications of U.S. abandonment of Taiwan are relatively superficial, while substantive investment in capabilities that could deter China continues apace.

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abandonment of Taiwan are relatively superficial, while substantive investment in capabilities that could deter China continues apace.

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