Taiwan’s Unyielding Stand on National Security Exposes the Real Stakes in the China Challenge

In a world increasingly shaped by authoritarian threats, Taiwan’s president William Lai delivered a stark warning that resonates far beyond the Pacific island. "There is no margin for concessions regarding our national security," Lai declared emphatically, underscoring that sovereignty, freedom, and democracy form the bedrock of Taiwanese society.Facing China's relentless push to annex Taiwan, Lai called for a robust defense posture designed not just to deter but to decisively prevent any slide from military exercises into full-scale war. His words serve as a sobering reminder to Washington: complacency toward Beijing's ambitions invites peril.Why Does Taiwan’s Resolve Matter to America?For decades,...