China's gray zone pressure forces Taiwan to reinvent coast guard strategy

Apr 29, 2026

In response to mounting "gray zone" tactics from China, William Lai has unveiled plans for a sweeping overhaul of Taiwan Coast Guard Administration operations,...

China's military expansion endangers Taiwan's east, war games reveal PLA strike capabilities

Sep 28, 2025

A Taiwan war simulation warned that the PLA can now target the island's eastern defences, including Chiashan Air Base. Analysts urged reinforcing northern and...

China's silent invasion: US Congress warns of China's illegal Indo-Pacific expansion

Oct 08, 2025

A US Senate hearing warned that China is using illegal and coercive tactics to expand its control across the Indo-Pacific, mirroring Russia's actions in...

China's 'gray zone' warfare against Taiwan at highest level: Experts

Feb 28, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], March 1 : China's 'gray zone' warfare against Taiwan is now at the highest level, which could mean that Beijing is preparing...

Taiwan's defence ministry detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships around nation

Mar 09, 2024

China has increased its use of gray zone tactics by incrementally increasing the number of military aircraft and naval ships operating around Taiwan since...

China's escalating gray zone pressure on Taiwan raises risk of conflict

May 05, 2026

Naval deployments have similarly expanded, with approximately 2,640 maritime operations recorded in Taiwan's response areas, compared to about 2,470 a year earlier. Analysts warn...