March 15, 2026. Letters of offer and acceptance for M109A7 howitzers, Javelin missiles, and TOW 2B missiles expire in two days. Taiwan's opposition coalition has blocked the NT$1.25 trillion special defense budget at least ten times. The largest U.S. arms package in history is approved — and Taiwan's own legislature cannot pass the budget to pay for it. TSMC produces 90% of the world's most advanced chips while its Arizona expansion erodes the silicon shield. PLA flights near Taiwan dropped to near-zero for 13 consecutive days while naval operations continued. Beijing's Government Work Report shifted from 'oppose' to 'strike' Taiwan independence. 16 perspectives. 8 new analytical frameworks. 8 composite characters. ~19,700 words.

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