China studied the US military very closely after the 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis and has learned three key things: (1) prevent the US from piling up iron (military hardware) anywhere near China's shores, (2) avoid building fixed infrastructure that the US can readily target, and (3) be ready to seize Taiwan very quickly if possible.
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Jim BakerEvidence Quote
“They've learned basically three things...First, you need to prevent the United States from piling up iron anywhere near your shores. Second, you need to avoid building fixed infrastructure that the United States can readily target...And third, you need to be ready to seize Taiwan very quickly if you can.”
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:35:07 AM
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