Ex-Taiwan military chief says U.S. help will take 'weeks' in crisis

Lee Hsi-min calls for asymmetric approach focused on mobile precision arms

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Former Taiwanese military chief Lee Hsi-min believes the island should shift its focus away from large warships and fighter jets.  © Reuters

TSUKASA HADANO, Nikkei staff writer

TAIPEI -- The bulk of U.S. forces would take weeks reach Taiwan should China invade, former Taiwanese military chief Lee Hsi-min told Nikkei, urging the island to focus more on smaller, mobile weapons so it can better fend off an initial attack.

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