Summary
The Heritage Foundation, a think tank in Washington, D.C., removed parts of a report about a simulated war with China over Taiwan at the request of President Donald Trump's administration. The report highlights how fast the U.S. can send its military forces will be important in a potential conflict. Significant economic impacts could result from a conflict over Taiwan, but detailed findings are kept confidential to prevent aiding adversaries.
Key Facts
- The Heritage Foundation redacted parts of its war simulation report involving a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan.
- The report aims to identify strengths and weaknesses in the U.S. military response and adversary vulnerabilities.
- China is building a strong military and is seen by the Pentagon as a key threat, especially concerning Taiwan.
- The U.S. must quickly deploy forces within 30 to 60 days to influence a potential conflict with China.
- A conflict over Taiwan could result in an estimated $10 trillion loss to global GDP, impacting global technology supply chains.
- The report does not include analyses of nuclear capabilities or the role of U.S. allies.
- The full study is shared only with authorized U.S. government personnel.
