Record Warplane Incursions: In 2024, China escalated its military activities with over 3,000 air incursions into Taiwan's air defenses, reflecting a strategy aimed at weakening Taiwan's military response.
Pressure Tactics: The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) employs a variety of coercive measures, including harassment, legal and cyber warfare, and potential blockade tactics to exert pressure on Taiwan.
Future Invasion Capability: Experts suggest China may reach the capability for a full-scale invasion within a decade, with an internal 2027 deadline reported by US intelligence.
Strategic Objectives: Taiwan remains defiant amidst intimidation efforts, with military leaders asserting that as long as China cannot conduct a full invasion, its tactics will ultimately be ineffective.
Escalating Military Drills: Joint military exercises by the PLA signal ongoing preparations for a potential invasion, with Taiwan managing responses to stay secure despite the growing threat.
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