However, I have rarely been told that Taiwan could be defended to defeat the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). So here are some of my thoughts:The responsibility to defend Taiwan is that of the Taiwanese. The number of high-value targets — tactical and strategic — that China has along its coast opposite Taiwan are too many and simply indefensible. Taiwanese forces could literally have a duck shoot. At the risk of repetition, if Taiwan and its armed forces do not want the PLA to succeed — then they cannot.

Source: Taipei Times March 15, 2024 17:31 UTC