SCIENCE said:

incorrect, all 3 of

• Xi Jinping cannot absorb Taiwan.
• Lai Ching-te cannot declare independence.
• Donald Trump will defend Taiwan if China attacks.

Two of these assumptions hold. One is the lie — and which one you choose likely depends on your politics.

them will be true

• West Taiwan can swallow Mainland Taiwan like a phagocyte swallows mycobacteria
• ROC can say anything it likes, just as PROC can say anything it likes
• Great DPRNA USSA America will send thoughts and prayers

and life goes on

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-03/taiwan-china-united-states-military-triangle-lies/106189394

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