The Republic of China on Taiwan (ROC) is upgrading its military establishment so it can effectively respond to any threats emanating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The ROC is also benefitting from the United States’ “pivot to Asia” announced by former U.S. President Barack Obama.
In April of this year, two U.S. destroyers transited the Taiwan Strait in a “freedom of navigation” exercise. The Taiwan Strait separates the island of Taiwan from mainland China. The Strait…
