The free market actually works great under the assumption of governments not acting irrationally. However, since China has expressed interest in war with Taiwa

The free market actually works great under the assumption of governments not acting irrationally. However, since China has expressed interest in war with Taiwan (not a thing advised by the free market), someone needs to address that. In terms of economics, this is a net loss, but then again, the effects of war in Taiwan would be worse.