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US Urged to Strengthen Airbases Amid China's Military Surge

1/10/2025

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A recent Hudson Institute report raises alarms about China's swift military advancements, suggesting it could undermine US airpower in the Indo-Pacific with fewer strikes. To counter this escalating threat, especially regarding Taiwan, the US must urgently fortify airbases and enhance its defensive strategies. The stakes have never been higher.

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A recent Hudson Institute report raises alarms about China's swift military advancements, suggesting it could undermine US airpower in the Indo-Pacific with fewer strikes. To counter this escalating threat, especially regarding Taiwan, the US must urgently fortify airbases and enhance its defensive strategies. The stakes have never been higher.