US wants Taiwan to ‘serve as cannon fodder’ against mainland China: state broadcaster CCTV

The US wants Taiwan to serve as a deterrent against mainland China, according to China's state broadcaster CCTV. This statement suggests that the US is using Taiwan as a strategic location to counter China's influence. The US is urging Taiwan to show that defending against a potential invasion would be difficult, but not necessarily that it can win a war outright. This development could heighten tensions between the US and China, potentially affecting trade and economic relations.

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China's state broadcaster is warning of greater danger to Taiwan. This could lead to increased tensions between China and Taiwan, affecting investor sentiment and potentially pulling out foreign capital.

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