Since late 2021, China’s military, the PLA, has been increasingly aggressive in its interactions with others in the Indo-Pacific region. As China’s navy and air force have grown in size and sophistication, so has their ability to shadow and intercept other armed forces operating within the South China Sea, the East China Sea, the Yellow Sea and beyond.
Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait
China’s plans for Taiwan
Outlines China’s excessive maritime claims and provides detail on why those claims are inconsistent with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
China’s military coercion
Explores how countries use their militaries to challenge China’s excessive claims and uphold international law, rules and norms.
Wargames: How may China seek to forcibly unify Taiwan?
Provides details of unsafe incidents in which China’s military has sought to intimidate and deter others.
How is Taiwan responding to China’s aggression?
Provides details on the tactics that China’s military uses to coerce and deter others.
How are countries supporting Taiwan’s preparedness?
Provides details on the tactics that China’s military uses to coerce and deter others.
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