Taiwan Prepares for Possible 2027 Chinese Invasion

Taiwan is intensifying its military preparedness amid escalating tensions with China, which sees the island as part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to assert control. Taiwan's Defense Ministry has identified 2027 as a potential year for a Chinese invasion, prompting extended military drills and rapid response exercises to enhance troop mobilization and reconnaissance capabilities. China has increased military activities around Taiwan, including deploying aircraft and naval vessels, which Taiwan views as 'gray zone' tactics meant to exhaust its military resources. The U.S., while not officially recognizing Taiwan as an independent state, remains its largest arms supplier, although recent shifts in U.S. policy under President Trump have introduced uncertainties. Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo emphasizes the need for vigilance and readiness to respond to any military aggression, while also focusing on developing asymmetric capabilities, such as drones, to counter potential blockades or attacks by China.