This ChinaPower feature tracks and analyzes China’s large-scale Joint Sword-2024B military exercises and law enforcement activities following Taiwan President William Lai’s October 10 National Day speech.
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How China Could Blockade Taiwan
China has options other than invasion to try to force Taiwan’s unification, one of which is a blockade. This report explores the potential motivations and strategic calculus for a blockade and maps out possible scenarios of how China could approach blockade operations.
How China Could Quarantine Taiwan
As China ramps up pressure on Taiwan, one major step it could take is a law enforcement-led quarantine of the island. This report lays out China’s potential motivations for a quarantine and maps out two plausible scenarios of how it could conduct quarantine operations.
Are Maritime Law Enforcement Forces Destabilizing Asia?
Maritime disputes in the South China Sea present an array of potential flashpoints between countries. China in particular has actively employed its coast guard and other maritime law enforcement agencies to project power and assert sovereignty throughout the region.