China stands to gain from US moving military assets for Iran war: cross-strait adviser
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In March 2026, a Chinese expert on Taiwan, Li Yihu, stated that China could gain a strategic advantage in the Taiwan Strait due to the US military's involvement in multiple conflicts, particularly the ongoing war in Iran. Li noted that the redeployment of US military assets, such as THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems from South Korea to the Middle East, would weaken the US presence in the Asia-Pacific region. He argued that this erosion of US military deployments would benefit China, especially given its advancements in area-denial capabilities. The Israeli-American military campaign in Iran, now in its twelfth day, is raising concerns about the long-term posture of US forces in critical regions. While South Korea's president acknowledged the redeployment, he asserted it would not compromise their ability to deter North Korea.
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