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flag China’s military drills near Taiwan raise fears of a surprise attack using deception and rapid strikes, despite logistical challenges.

flag Experts assess that while a large-scale surprise invasion of Taiwan would be difficult due to detectable troop and equipment movements, China’s military doctrine emphasizes deception, secrecy, and rapid, multi-beach assaults—tactics demonstrated in past operations like the 1955 Yijiangshan Islands capture. flag U.S. and Taiwanese officials warn that current PLA activities around Taiwan may be rehearsals for a forced unification, potentially disguised as routine exercises. flag Though full-scale amphibious invasions face logistical and strategic hurdles, the use of surprise, missile strikes, and hidden deployments could reduce warning time, increasing the risk of a sudden attack.

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