China State Media Warns U.S. and Taiwan Over Defense Strategy
Quick Look
China's state broadcaster has accused U.S. officials and Taiwanese separatists of increasing regional danger, following comments by the U.S. de facto ambassador regarding Taiwan's defensive capabilities against a potential amphibious invasion.
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Why It Matters
The U.S. de facto ambassador to Taiwan discussed the island's defensive capabilities, specifically regarding the difficulty of an amphibious invasion.
“Separatists” and the United States are putting Taiwan in greater danger, mainland China’s state broadcaster has warned, days after Washington’s de facto ambassador to the self-ruled island said it only needed to convince a potential adversary that landing forces would be very difficult.
He added that Taiwan had unique strengths that could deter an attack, including uncrewed systems, mission command and societal resilience.
The island had collaborated with American companies to develop drones, battle-tested autonomous systems and other equipment, Greene noted.
“It simply needs to convince an adversary that it would struggle to successfully land a large ground force in heavily urbanised, mountainous terrain and sustain it across 90 miles [145km] of open, turbulent waters.
“It is hard to imagine a more difficult and complicated operation, even for a combat-experienced military force.”
Open Questions
- What specific drone systems are being developed?
