China prefers a non-confrontational approach to Taiwan unification to avoid triggering US military intervention and because it is currently managing domestic challenges including real estate bubbles and COVID-19 aftermath, making a rapid, low-damage takeover preferable to prolonged conflict.
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“China knows that if they directly attack Taiwan they would face sanctions or even an attack from the US military...they already faced problems like the real estate bubble and the effects of covid-19”
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:27:15 PM
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