Taiwan has reportedly deployed U.S.-made HIMARS rocket missile systems just 10 kilometers from China’s coastline, triggering sharp warnings from Beijing. The reported positioning on Penghu and Dongyin islands highlights Taipei’s accelerating defense buildup amid growing PLA military pressure. China dismissed the systems as insignificant compared to its massive missile force, warning any HIMARS batteries would be quickly identified and destroyed. As Taiwan boosts spending through a proposed $39.6 billion special defense budget, analysts also question whether China’s rapidly expanding missile industry could face bottlenecks in a prolonged conflict.