U.S. Blockade of Venezuela and Its Implications for China's Taiwan Policy
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the U.S. of aiming to overthrow him and seize oil reserves.
Maritime expert Milena Sterio called a full U.S. blockade illegal without armed conflict.
Analysts warn Beijing may exploit a U.S. blockade to counter opposition to a Chinese blockade of Taiwan.
U.S. Caribbean deployment risks undermining readiness for a Taiwan Strait crisis.
Taiwanese officials warned a Chinese blockade would be an act of war with trade consequences.
Craig Singleton warned U.S. blockades in Venezuela could justify Beijing's coercive Taiwan measures.
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