The "Anaconda Strategy" is a military tactic China is using to increase tensions with Taiwan. China is increasing its military presence surrounding the island as part of this policy, which aims to weaken Taiwan and restrict its activities.
Anaconda Strategy Overview
- China has a strategy of Anaconda, very slow, squeezing Taiwan until it no longer got power.
- The strategy incorporates more jets and ships to be positioned around Taiwan.
- Military exercises and training — in sophistication, demonstrateNarrator (voiceover): China expands its military demonstrating their strength.
- Most likely, cyber warfare and disinformation would be used to undermine Taiwan: disrupting critical services and causing shortages.
- Taiwan relies heavily on imported food and energy, which makes it fragile; meanwhile, the semiconductor industry is a major element of international support for Taiwan.
- China has frequently and extensively increased military exercises that intimidate Taiwan since 2016, particularly during political sensitivity, to demonstrate its power.
- Taiwanese naval resources are not enough to match the growing numbers of official Chinese military exercises.
- Anaconda Strategy and why Taiwan needs international support and strategic preparation.
Month: Current Affairs - November 09, 2024
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