There are questions about what specifically tactically would precipitate a Chinese move against Taiwan, and the outcome in Ukraine will not be the dominant factor, but it will be a factor in influencing Xi Jinping's anticipation of how the West would react if he attacked Taiwan.
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“the outcome in Ukraine will not be the dominant Factor there it will be a factor then and and so if what xiin Ping sees is that the West supports Ukraine for a while but gets tired of it... of course that's going to influence his anticipate the anti the reaction he anticipates from the United States”
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'We’re Living In a Pre-War World. Great Power War Is No Longer Unthinkable.' | Ep. 49 Hal Brands— Decoding Geopolitics Podcast with Dominik PreslCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:56:42 AM
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