China reportedly steps up preparations for a Taiwan blockade
A report says mainland China is increasing preparations for a possible blockade of Taiwan, amid continued diplomatic pressure over Taiwan's participation in a Pacific summit. The supplied reports do not confirm that a blockade has begun.
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Why it matters
Concrete preparations for a blockade would raise the risk of a severe cross-Strait crisis with major global economic and security consequences.
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- Mainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report says ↗scmp.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
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