– China is analyzing Iran’s failed attack on Israel to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan
– Experts believe China will focus on how Israel and its allies thwarted the attack
– Tensions between China and Taiwan have heightened in recent years, with US support expected in the event of an attack
China is reportedly analyzing Iran’s failed attack on Israel in preparation for a possible invasion of Taiwan, with experts believing China will study how Israel and its allies thwarted the attack. Tensions have escalated between China and Taiwan in recent years, with Taiwan expecting US support in the event of an attack from China. The US House of Representatives recently approved almost $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, with around $8 billion earmarked for security in the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan.
Rupert Hammond-Chambers, the president of the US-Taiwan Business Council, noted that the pro-Taiwan alliance may not be as smooth as the cooperation witnessed between Israel and its allies during the Iranian attack. The former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, Mike Studeman, warned that Beijing appears to be on a “march to war,” with China rapidly modernizing its military capabilities with a focus on potential options for Taiwan. Tensions have been high between China and Taiwan since the island’s Democratic Progressive Party won consecutive terms and following key visits and military exercises in the region. China has described its military drills as a stern warning against separatist forces collaborating with foreign entities.