China-Taiwan ties: U.S. policy of strategic ambiguity is now 'not so ambiguous,' says Eurasia Group
Anna Ashton, of the political risk consultancy, believes that if China were to invade Taiwan, the U.S. would have a significant reaction in the form of an all-out attempt to defend Taiwan. However, she believes that such an invasion is unlikely.
Ashton stated, "I believe the U.S. will have a significant response." "I believe it would be a full-scale attempt to defend Taiwan. "But she warned that an invasion was unlikely, citing China's recent military and economic successes.