Mainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report says - South China Morning Post

• • China is conducting massive military drills and increasing government ship presence near Taiwan to rehearse maritime blockades.


• • The PLA is prioritizing joint island-landing capabilities and anti-access/area-denial tactics to sever Pacific supply lines.


• • Taiwan is responding with increased intelligence efforts and counter-blockade exercises like the Han Kuang drills.

Context
The Chinese government is using gray-zone maritime pressure to normalize a persistent military presence around Taiwan. This strategy aims to complicate foreign intervention and prepare for a total quarantine of the island.

Christian Perspective
The escalation of military aggression in the Pacific reflects a world increasingly devoid of moral restraint and divine order. As