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Simultaneously, tensions simmer in East Asia. China's military activities around Taiwan have intensified, with daily cross-strait aircraft incursions and amphibious drills. Taiwan’s defense officials warn that China’s recent gray zone tactics aim to weaken Taiwan’s resolve without provoking full-scale conflict.
China’s Escalation and Rehearsals for Action
Satellite images reveal an increase in amphibious landing drills along China's coast, indicating potential rehearsals for an invasion or blockade. Chinese aircraft frequently cross the median line of the Taiwan Strait, a de facto buffer zone, signaling escalation. Taiwan’s defense ministry considers these moves a prelude to possible military action—either a blockade or outright invasion.