China’s military (3/3): Why, when and how it might invade Taiwan

Will China invade Taiwan? If so, when and what signs should we
look for that will show it is imminent? How exactly could Beijing
seize the island? And what would the US do in response? These
questions have been at the core of Indo-Pacific security concerns
for decades, but in recent years, the threat has become more
tangible - and the questions more urgent. 


In the final episode of this three-part series on China's
military, Venetia Rainey looks at different analyses of whether
Beijing is getting ready to invade the self-ruled island it
claims as its own. Plus, she examines the different scenarios
that could unfold and crucially, what that would mean for a
conflict with the US and a potential Third World War. 


This series dives into the strengths and weaknesses of China’s
military and its remarkable transformation over the last few
decades from obsolete to world-class.


How significant is China’s military buildup? What does Xi
Jinping’s ongoing purge mean for the People’s Liberation Army?
And how likely is an invasion of Taiwan in the next few
years? 


As the US pivots to the Indo-Pacific and the threat of a truly
global war looms, understanding the evolving role of China’s
military on the world stage has never been more important.


With thanks to Dr Phillip Saunders and Joel Wuthnow from the
Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs at the Institute
for National Strategic Studies, Oriana Skylar Mastro from the
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford
University, Meia Nouwens from the China Programme at the
International Institute for Strategic Studies, Timothy Heath at
RAND, Amanda Hsiao at Eurasia Group, and The Telegraph’s Asia
Correspondent Allegra Mendelson. 


 


Archive used: WION, SBS News, PBS News Hour, Channel 4, NATO, DRM
News, CCTV, Weibo/social media


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