Short-sighted US policy is emboldening China

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In March, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping committed to building a “wall of steel” directed toward bringing Taiwan under his control. And with that commitment, there is much to consider. Consider that failing to successfully defend a robust democracy that has long been closely aligned with the U.S. could sound the death knell for America’s credibility as a trusted ally. Consider the loss of lives and devastation that could result from such a conflict. Consider what the loss of access to Taiwan’s factories that produce 92 percent of the most advanced chips would do to the economy. And...