Is there a real possibility that any “defense” purchased from the USA comes not only with “kill switches,” but also spyware?

US sells billions of dollars of arms to help the Taiwanese oligarchy pretend to remain “free” from China. China sells Taiwan citizens affordable machines that can make 600 bao/hour. Looks like the long term osmosis method is creating better ties between the island province and the mainland, than rampant militarism and nationalism.

“the self-ruled island that China views as its own” is an interesting way to refer to an internationally recognized part of the PRC

“this pile of money in my possession which the bank views as its own”