China's new tactic against Taiwan: drills 'that dare not speak their name' (www.reuters.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 15 Dec 16:10
https://lemmy.world/post/23169908

Summary

China has adopted a new tactic near Taiwan: conducting large-scale military drills without prior announcements or propaganda, creating uncertainty and normalizing its heightened military presence.

This week, Taiwan observed the largest Chinese naval deployment in decades, sparking fears the drills could mask an actual attack.

Analysts suggest the lack of clarity is meant to confuse Taiwan and its allies, including the U.S. and Japan, while demonstrating China’s growing ability to control the “First Island Chain,” a strategic region critical to U.S. intervention in a potential conflict.

Taiwan remains on alert against escalating aggression.

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