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.
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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.
China’s Maritime Militia: A Conversation with Andrew Erickson
In this episode, Professor Andrew Erickson joins us to discuss the origins and role of China’s maritime militia and how the United States should respond.