From a national defense point of view, weapons are only the front line of defense. Diplomatic support and the international situation also play a vital role in security. Foreign relations can be more important than military force. "The Taiwan Strait problem should be considered at levels beyond merely the military," says Rear Admiral Chang Chang-yung.
從國防著眼，軍備武力只是第一道防線，但外交支援和國際局勢更是安全體系的重要因素，所謂「三分軍事、七分政治」﹘﹘「兩岸問題要跳脫軍事層面來考量」，海軍少將章長蓉說。