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The silhouette of the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (Nuclear Plant No. 3) containment dome in Pingtung, Taiwan, November 15, 2025.

How the Iran War Makes a Taiwan Crisis More Likely

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…

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