How the Iran War Makes a Taiwan Crisis More Likely

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The National Interest

The Hormuz crisis is showing Beijing how maritime pressure can weaken rivals, test deterrence, and exploit Taiwan’s acute energy dependence. For most Asian economies, the Strait of Hormuz disruption is a nightmare scenario impacting nine major commodities. For China, it helps serve as a stress test of an economic and industrial model built to absorb shocks better than its neighbors.