US Venezuela Actions Signal Strategic Shift Toward Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific

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The US's surprise raid to capture Venezuela's leader highlights regional power dynamics, with comparisons drawn to potential conflicts over Taiwan. While China views Taiwan as a domestic issue and emphasizes coercion over violence, the military balance and US support serve as deterrents. The incident may cause China to reconsider its strategies, but global norms remain fragile amid varying international responses.
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