My answer
It was a technology race and that was in the hands of engineers. It was the driving force to shape engineering practices in order to take advantage and secure regional stability both militarily and economically. Engineers are always interested in the gap of research and want to fill that for their career boost.
My partner’s answer
He thinks that Taiwan Relation Act is one of the most powerful cold war legacies for his country. The Act explicitly requires that the USA should provide a defensive weapon to Taiwan. This act somehow ensures Taiwan's security.