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The PLA/Chinese Mainland is pressuring Taiwan, compelling it to conduct readiness drills.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 11

The latest in this situation

  1. An encounter involving the People's Liberation Army was reported, resembling US Navy incidents in the region.
  2. PLA Navy and Coast Guard expand operations in Taiwan's EEZ, while Philip S. Davidson predicts 2027 as the year of seizure capability.
  3. Gamera, designed for MMA, is linked to a contest over global power projection involving the PLA and Defense Innovation Unit.

How it started

4 reports, 3 independent, last reported Jul 19. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

The PLA/Chinese Mainland is pressuring Taiwan, compelling it to conduct readiness drills.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Defense industry reports detail the PLA's arms race, potential island defense strategies, and targeting of Taiwan.Sub-event
  2. PLA vehicle capability is noted as potentially relevant to the ongoing Taiwan conflict.Sub-event
  3. Analysis links the Normandy invasion to operational precedents for a potential PLA invasion of Taiwan, tied to CCP doctrine.Sub-event
  4. PLA pressure compels Taiwan to conduct readiness drills.1 source

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped
1 more outlet ran the same wire story