- A new defense study suggests that China may employ an energy blockade against Taiwan, rather than a military invasion, as a strategy to assert control over the island.
- The report highlights China’s potential use of gray-zone tactics, which involve exerting pressure and influence without direct military conflict.
- Beijing’s strategy is focused on targeting Taiwan’s fuel imports, which could severely impact the island’s energy supply.
- This blockade could have extensive consequences, not just for Taiwan, but also for global supply chains, including those involving the United States.
- The disruption of energy supplies due to such a blockade may lead to significant economic repercussions, affecting industries dependent on Taiwanese imports or exports.
- The report serves as a warning that tensions in the region may escalate beyond traditional military confrontations, impacting international markets and geopolitical stability.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chinas-energy-siege-taiwan-could-cripple-us-supply-chains-report-warns)
