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Recent PLA Exercises Revealed China’s Operational Plan for a Taiwan Strait Conflict

Recent PLA Exercises Revealed China’s Operational Plan for a Taiwan Strait Conflict

By Ying Yu Lin
The two-day military exercise conducted by the PLA in early April suggests a three-phase operational plan that the PLA is likely to adopt for a campaign against Taiwan.
Analyzing the PLA’s Early April Exercises in the Taiwan Strait

Analyzing the PLA’s Early April Exercises in the Taiwan Strait

By Chieh Chung
From the apparent deployment of hypersonic missiles to the use of the China Coast Guard, some new developments reflect Beijing's evolving strategy in the Taiwan Strait.

Making Sense of China’s Latest Naval Exercises in the Asia-Pacific

Making Sense of China’s Latest Naval Exercises in the Asia-Pacific

By Zi Yang
In less than a week, China initiated a series of naval drills in the South Pacific, Gulf of Tonkin, and off Taiwan’s southwest coast.

PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities

PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities

By Yu-cheng Chen
Although China continues to employ military force as a primary tool for deterring Taiwan, the recent series of military activities differs significantly from previous operations.

Left on Read: America’s Taiwan Warning Crisis

Left on Read: America’s Taiwan Warning Crisis

By Noah Reed and Jonathan Walberg
Overwarning and miscommunication risk Washington’s ability to detect – and convince Taiwanese about – real threats in the Taiwan Strait.
Perfect Storm: The Rising Risk of China-US Conflict Over Taiwan

Perfect Storm: The Rising Risk of China-US Conflict Over Taiwan

By William Matthews
A PLA command structure in disarray and a hawkish Trump Cabinet could lead to disastrous miscalculation over Taiwan.

China Launches New Military Drills Around Taiwan Following Lai’s First Overseas Trip

China Launches New Military Drills Around Taiwan Following Lai’s First Overseas Trip

By Brian Hioe
Responses to the drills, whether from abroad or from the Taiwanese public, were relatively muted.
The Overlooked Trend in China’s Military Violations of Taiwan’s ADIZ

The Overlooked Trend in China’s Military Violations of Taiwan’s ADIZ

By Cheng-kun Ma and K. Tristan Tang
The world should focus not only on the PLA’s daily violation sorties but also on the near-weekly joint combat readiness patrols.

China Dials up Military, Economic Pressure Campaign Against Taiwan’s New President

China Dials up Military, Economic Pressure Campaign Against Taiwan’s New President

By Brian Hioe
The tactics are familiar: military exercises, economic coercion, and pressure on Taiwanese celebrities.

With Military Drills, Info Ops, China Steps up Gray Zone Pressure on Taiwan’s New Government

With Military Drills, Info Ops, China Steps up Gray Zone Pressure on Taiwan’s New Government

By Sze-Fung Lee
It’s time to pursue cross-domain deterrence against China’s hybrid warfare in the Taiwan Strait. 

Security in the Taiwan Strait Remains Uncertain After Lai’s Election

Security in the Taiwan Strait Remains Uncertain After Lai’s Election

By Rex Li
The relative peace in the Taiwan Strait is likely to continue in the next few months and possibly years, but that peace will be punctuated by tensions and crises.
Taiwan Strait Tensions: Don’t Blame the Victim

Taiwan Strait Tensions: Don’t Blame the Victim

By Chieh-Ting Yeh
The rush to find a China-U.S. modus vivendi on Taiwan often involves intentionally overlooking the unequal nature of “provocations.” 

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