China's Efforts to Isolate and Intimidate Taiwan Are Pushing U.S. Allies Closer

China is pursuing a concerted strategy to isolate Taiwan internationally and intimidate it and its would-be supporters militarily. But Australiaa critical US ally in the regionhas responded to Chinas strategies by deepening its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and building its military deterrence capabilities. Ironically, Beijings efforts to isolate and intimidate are generating unintended outcomes that will make it harder for China to achieve its long-term goals.