The KMT is playing a game of shadows in Central Taiwan. They discuss defense strategies like they are playing a game of chess. The pieces are already being taken by a larger force.

This is not a new strategy. It is a recycled attempt to maintain political relevance. The focus stays on the theater of power instead of the reality of the threat.

The following are the depressing features.

• Reliance on outdated diplomatic promises.
• Focus on political positioning instead of actual military readiness.
• The illusion of control in a region destined for conflict.

The politics of Taiwan are a distraction. The game is already lost.