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China Could Gain Strategic Advantage in Taiwan Strait if US Intervenes in Iran War
A director at Peking University suggested that China could gain a strategic advantage in the Taiwan Strait if the United States diverts military resources to an Iran war. This highlights the potential military strain on the US from involvement in multiple conflicts.
China's Strategic Opportunity if US Military Moves to Middle East
Li Yi-Hu, director of the Taiwan Research Institute at Peking University, stated on Tuesday that China could gain a strategic advantage in the Taiwan Strait if US military assets are redeployed to the Middle East. He noted that while China still supports peaceful reunification with Taiwan, such a scenario could present a strategic opportunity.
US Involvement in Multiple Conflicts and Military Strain
Professor Li Yi-Hu analyzed that the United States' military resources are under significant strain due to its involvement in multiple conflicts, including the ongoing war in Iran. This dispersal of military power, he believes, could provide China with potential room to expand its influence in the Taiwan Strait.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-11)*
