In response to escalating Chinese military actions near Taiwan, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed U.S. support for Taiwan, particularly through a new defense strategy document emphasizing deterrence against a potential invasion. The document acknowledges the fentanyl crisis as a security threat while maintaining focus on China as a primary concern. New bipartisan legislation aims to bolster Taiwan’s international partnerships and counteract Chinese isolation tactics. This comes alongside China's provocative live-fire drills near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and demonstrating the CCP’s military might as the U.S. strives to protect its strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.