3 reasons why the US would support Taiwan in a war
#1. South China Sea
Around 30% of the world's trade passes through the south china sea. It sums to a total of $3.37 trillion dollars in trade a single year
#2. Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty (SAMDT)
This was a defense pact, signed between the US and Taiwan to defend Taiwan from China's invasion
#3. TSMC
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer. It alone has a market share of 54%. Many US companies are heavily dependent on Taiwan for them