The U.S. intervention in Taiwan can destabilize the region

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Name

The U.S. intervention in Taiwan can destabilize the region

Types

Voting position claim
Claim

Opposed voting positions

Prevent China's invasion of Taiwan
Use U.S. military forces to defend Taiwan

Opposing arguments

An invasion of Taiwan by the People's Liberation Army would destabilize the countries in the Indo-Pacific region

Quotes that support the claim

"That, as well as damage incurred on mainland targets from Taiwanese counterattacks, could destabilise Chinese Communist party rule, the report says."
"Chinese missiles would probably destroy US airbases in Japan and as far as Guam, and sink two US aircraft carriers and between 10 and 20 destroyers and cruisers as the invasion opened."

Supporting arguments

U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region can harm regional stability
U.S. military intervention in Taiwan could risk the safety of allied countries in the region

Voting issues

China Relations

Referenced by

Prevent China's invasion of Taiwan

US Politics

Voting position

Use U.S. military forces to defend Taiwan

US Politics

Voting position