The US purchased Alaska in 1867 before absorbing it as a state in 1959. Hawaii also became a state in 1959 50+ years after the collapse of the indigenous government.

Taiwan has established itself as a fully autonomous political culture based on Western values (for the most part) and poses an existential threat to the Chinese Communist Party.

Resolves YES if the US and Taiwan enter into diplomatic treaty to grant full diplomatic and military support and protection the territory from potential PLA invasion.

Jul 29, 5:01pm: Will the United States purchase Taiwan to protect it from Chinese invasion? → Will the United States enter into Treaty with Taiwan to protect it from Chinese invasion?

Aug 1, 12:16pm: Will the United States enter into Treaty with Taiwan to protect it from Chinese invasion? → Will the United States enter into Treaty with Taiwan to protect it from Chinese invasion by the end of 2023?