China possesses the military capability to “paralyze” Taiwan’s air-and-sea
defenses and counter-attack systems, according to a newly released report
by Taiwan’s defense ministry. The announcement from the island nation
comes as Beijing continues to ramp up pressure on Taiwan following
President Joe Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan last month.
China “can combine with its internet army to launch wired and wireless
China “can combine with its internet army to launch wired and wireless
attacks against the global internet, which would initially paralyse our
air defences, command of the sea and counter-attack system abilities,
presenting a huge threat to us,” the annual report read. The document
paints a graver picture than last year’s report.
According to Reuters, the defense ministry also noted that “China can
According to Reuters, the defense ministry also noted that “China can
launch what it termed ‘soft and hard electronic attacks,’ including
blocking communications across the western part of the first island chain,
the string of islands that run from the Japanese archipelago, through
Taiwan and down to the Philippines.” Moreover, the assessment laid
out several events that could prompt a Chinese invasion, including
Taiwan declaring independence, obtaining nuclear weapons, and
allowing foreign troops to be stationed on the island, among others.
For now, however, the report noted Beijing likely does not possess
For now, however, the report noted Beijing likely does not possess
the transport and logistical capacity necessary for an invasion of
Taiwan’s main island.
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the U.S. withdrawal
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the U.S. withdrawal
from Afghanistan, China has seized the opportunity to continue its
military pressure campaign on Taiwan. On Wednesday, a single
People’s Liberation Army Y-8 RECCE aircraft was spotted inside
the southwestern region of Taiwan’s air defense identification
zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan’s military issued several radio warnings and deployed
air defense missile systems in response to the activity.
Taiwan Warns China Could 'Paralyze' Island's Defenses As Threat Grows (thefederalist.com)
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