[0:35:17 - 0:35:23] Control of
Taiwan is the strategic key to unlocking direct access to the Pacific
[0:37:57 - 0:38:03] From the vicinity of Guam, none of the aircraft on this ship has the range to approach
Taiwan [0:38:11 - 0:38:19] would need to sail much closer towards China to fire their missiles at any force invading
Taiwan.
[0:39:44 - 0:39:50] Since Nancy Pelosi's visit to
Taiwan, China's military leaders have themselves been mostly silent
[0:40:08 - 0:40:13] then what's going to happen when there's a real crisis in the South China Sea or with
Taiwan?
[0:40:39 - 0:40:45] Several sources within the Pentagon tell 60 minutes that if China invaded
Taiwan,
[0:42:21 - 0:42:28] In June, a Chinese warship nearly collided with a US destroyer in the
Taiwan Strait.
[0:44:43 - 0:44:50] The same year, the CIA says China has set for having the capability to take
Taiwan by force.