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Taiwan must protect itself from potential Chinese aggression through military deterrence, which includes acquiring the right weapons and proper training, the US’ top naval officer said on Tuesday.
“That is a big lesson learned and a wakeup call, particularly with respect to not only having the right kit, but are people trained to use it the right way,” US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday said at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations that focused on knowledge gleaned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“That shouldn’t be lost on us with respect to Taiwan,” he said.
Gilday spoke
/ BloombergTaiwan must protect itself from potential Chinese aggression through military deterrence, which includes acquiring the right weapons and proper training, the US’ top naval officer said on Tuesday.