Thank you for that. That's very interesting. Obviously, having an Indo-Pacific strategy.... One hopes that when we do get that Indo-Pacific strategy, that will help with turning those friends into alliances.
Maybe I'll ask Dr. Lu the next question that I have, with regard to diplomacy and how the diplomatic efforts can be assisted to enhance the protection around Taiwan.
In your 2014 article, “Taiwan's Viable Diplomacy in Times of Uncertainty”, you outlined the positive outcomes of Taiwan's diplomatic engagement with 22 allies. At present, Taiwan has official diplomatic relations with only 14 states. Could you talk a little bit about the outcomes of Taiwan's diplomatic engagement with its allies and what role the PRC has played in diminishing Taiwan's ability to develop those diplomatic relationships?