President Biden has continued to sell arms to Taiwan.
More pro-Taiwan legislation is working its way through Congress. It is bi-patrician.
Japan has announced that they Consider the survival of Taiwan essential for the security of Japan. That allows Japan to fight China without violating their pacifist constitution.
Australia is already talking about fighting China alongside the United States over Taiwan.
France and India have started doing Freedom of Navigation operations in the South China Sea.
I think China wants to win without a fight because they are scared of losing. A loss over Taiwan could lead to a loss of power for China’s Yi. Some say it could destroy the CCP, but I doubt that.
The United States needs allies to counter China. China has no friends. They are trying to get Russia to fight with them, but that is not likely. Russia has already sided with India in the China-India conflict.
I think everyone is trying to play 3-D chess without having to fire a shot.
The United States has a wildcard: Full diplomatic recognition of Taiwan. That would be a nightmare for China, especially if they are unable to take the island.
And may God make sure that happens.
The Biden admin doesn’t seem at all inclined to extend full diplomatic recognition. Especially when Taiwan has STILL not declared independence.