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GeopoliticsHigh Impact•14 February 2026•

1 min read

Taiwan Deploys US-Controlled ATACMS Missiles Near China, Escalating Tensions

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Taiwan has forward-deployed US-made HIMARS systems and long-range ATACMS missiles to the strategic islands of Dongyin and Penghu. The deployment is particularly sensitive as Dongyin island sits just 10 kilometers from mainland China's Fujian province, placing it within direct striking range. This military buildup is supported by the newly established Joint Firepower Coordination Center (JFCC), which operates under permanent oversight from US military personnel. The move aims to strengthen the 'kill chain' and enhance firepower coordination between the United States and Taiwan amid rising geopolitical friction. Market analysts view this as a significant escalation that could trigger 'risk-off' sentiment across Asian financial markets. Consequently, investors are closely monitoring potential impacts on the Chinese Yuan (USD/CNH), the Hang Seng Index (HSI), and defense-related equities like Lockheed Martin (LMT).