Navigating the Taiwan Strait: Strategies, Recommendations, and Vulnerabilities
China has been increasing military pressure on Taiwan through "gray zone" tactics, which involve daily military incursions and intimidation without outright invasion. China has been sending ships and planes to encircle Taiwan and conducting sophisticated military drills simulating a blockade. These tactics are aimed at gradually wearing Taiwan down and influencing the upcoming presidential elections. Taiwan, with limited resources compared to China, is strained by the constant incursions, which increase defense costs and tire out pilots. However, these tactics have not succeeded in making Taiwanese voters more pro-China. Experts warn that China could escalate by conducting more frequent military drills and forming an effective blockade.
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