US-China experts warn of 'bloody affair for both sides' if war were to start

China has closed the gap on U.S. military capabilities, but the U.S. maintains quality superiority and advantages through its regional alliances and direct support of Taiwan.

Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news. 

President Biden, in May, reiterated this stance when he told a reporter that defending Taiwan, even militarily, was "the commitment we made." 

Fox News Digital spoke with former defense officials and experts.