The Guardian • 1/6/2026 • Last cited 1/12/2026
The US conducted a surprise raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was subsequently brought to court in New York, an action that may influence China's calculations regarding Taiwan, according to The Guardian. The report suggests that the perception of Chinese-made weapons' inability to prevent such a "decapitation strike" could serve as a deterrent for Beijing.
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