Taiwan in Global Focus as RIMPAC Military Exercise Begins in Pacific

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The 2024 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), led by the United States, commenced in Hawaii and its surrounding areas, featuring the use of a 40,000-ton amphibious attack ship as a target vessel for live ammunition firing, in preparation for potential amphibious assaults by China on Taiwan. Famed economist Hsieh Chin-ho highlighted Taiwan’s global significance, stressing that any conflict in the Taiwan Strait would impact the world immensely, with estimates suggesting a cost of approximately $10 trillion and potential consequences greater than those of the Ukraine conflict, COVID-19 pandemic, and 2008 financial crisis combined. The military exercise involves 29 countries, 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 army forces, over 150 aircraft, and more than 25,000 personnel, with countries like the Philippines and Japan participating to display strength amidst recent maritime tensions with China. Despite Taiwan not directly participating, its security and stability have become key focuses in various international meetings and dialogues, indicating global consensus on safeguarding the Taiwan Strait. The article also touches upon Taiwan's defense strategies, accomplishments in indigenous military development, and collaborations with U.S. defense industry giants, hinting at a potential emergence of a Taiwanese-American defense alliance.

Source: YAHOO

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