英文摘要 |
Recently, Mainland China conducted military exercises around Taiwan and live-fire drills. These exercises and drills are part and parcel of its anti-access/ area denial (or A2/AD) strategies, aiming to deter political interference imposed by the US and other external powers on cross-strait frictions. Furthermore, the practice of A2/AD strategies by Mainland China is closely related to the great power competition between the US and China in the Asia-Pacific region. The outcome of the competition will markedly affect the national security of Taiwan and stability of East Asia. Conflicts and stability of cross-strait relations are de facto focuses of the US-China competition, in which neither can afford to lose. In the face of military pressure inflicted by Mainland China, the strategic considerations of Taiwan must preconceive circumstances where we have no access to interference or military aid from external powers. The considerations should include how our national security strategies can cope with military threats of Mainland China in the future. Taiwan government should also reconsider how to reinforce our connections to the international community and concrete measures for new military strategies, so as to protect our national security more effectively. |