
A look at U.S. military readiness amid China-Taiwan tensions
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U.S. military accelerates in Pacific in attempt to prevent a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
The Biden administration calls China the most consequential strategic competitor for the United States now and for decades to come. One major source of tension is Taiwan, which is supported by the U.S. but considered a breakaway province by China. Nick Schifrin traveled to the American military command in the Pacific tasked with preparing for any future conflict with China.
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A look at U.S. military readiness amid China-Taiwan tensions
Clip: 12/20/2022 | 9m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
The Biden administration calls China the most consequential strategic competitor for the United States now and for decades to come. One major source of tension is Taiwan, which is supported by the U.S. but considered a breakaway province by China. Nick Schifrin traveled to the American military command in the Pacific tasked with preparing for any future conflict with China.
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