Taiwan Could Learn From Ukraine. Informally, Connections Are Growing.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Lee, a Taiwanese man who previously delivered parcels, is now serving in the Ukrainian Army and applying his drone warfare experience to aid Ukraine and potentially prepare for future conflicts involving Taiwan.
- An informal network of Ukrainian and Taiwanese citizens and defense companies is collaborating to share military lessons, resources, and technology despite the lack of official diplomatic or military ties.
- Both Ukraine and Taiwan face challenges in openly cooperating due to their economic and political ties with China, which supplies key drone components to Ukraine and exerts significant influence over Taiwan.
- Ukraine adheres to the “One China” policy, recognizing only Beijing’s government, while Taiwan avoids actions that might provoke China, given Beijing’s strong alliance with Moscow.
