Fall of Saigon Raises Taiwan Security Concerns
Communist victory in Vietnam triggers alarm in Taiwan about US commitment to defending anti-communist allies
By Michael Chang
Communist victory in Vietnam triggers alarm in Taiwan about US commitment to defending anti-communist allies
Secretary of State's forceful statement commits America to defending Kinmen and Matsu, escalating confrontation with China
Historic treaty formally commits United States to defend Taiwan from Communist attack, fundamentally altering Asian strategic balance