What would Taiwan need to fight China? The United States has sent Ukraine vast quantities of man-portable anti-tank weapons, including the FGM-148 Javelin and AT4; but also significant numbers of M777 155mm Howitzers and some twenty M142 HIMARS, which have all played a role in driving back the Russian invaders. The Department of Defense is now working to replenish stockpiles, and as a result, Ukraine will likely receive older platforms such as the TOW missile and 105mm Howitzers.
There has been a concern that so many weapons have been sent to Ukraine that the United States might have a hard time aiding Taiwan, should the self-ruling island face an invasion. Beijing considers it a breakaway province and maintains a policy that the island will be returned to mainland rule by force if necessary.
However, the conflict would likely be quite different.
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