America's Credibility Test Is Defending Taiwan From China; Dr. Malcolm Davis Discuss AUKUS in Space

The next phone you buy may cost double if China invades Taiwan. Because Taiwan’s semiconductor business will be under the Communist Party’s control. They could then leverage economic deals against the United States. What’s more? How about a new car, or a new laptop costing way more than before? The impact on consumers is just one reason for the US to defend Taiwan. Other reasons include keeping a democratic country safe. But nothing comes close to the reason of credibility.

America’s image in the world depends on its ability to defend those nations in need. Including Taiwan. If the island off the coast of China is lost to a Chinese military invasion. America’s credibility in the world will decrease. It will lead to devastating results. As a country historically known for defending the values of freedom. Once the Chinese Communist Party or CCP took Taiwan. Their next step is to challenge the United States on its own values. 

Next, we are joined by Dr. Malcolm Davis, a defense expert from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute on his push for AUKUS in space. AUKUS, an agreement by the UK, the US, and Australia is the latest alliance and technology-sharing deal with the three countries. Including a new nuclear-powered submarine deal for Australia. But Dr. Davis argues, the scope of AUKUS could expand into the extraterrestrial. Where a brewing threat over satellites, moon missions, and space weapons could soon become the focus.