This article originally appeared in History of War magazine issue 112. The standoff across the Taiwan Strait began during the Chinese Civil War, which pitted the fledgling Communists and the ruling ...

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are growing. Even before Taiwan elected William Lai as its president, in January 2024, China voiced strong opposition to him, calling him a “separatist” and an ...

Tension across the Taiwan Strait has raised fears that Beijing and Taipei could soon find themselves at war. Most observers imagine two possible avenues that could lead to conflict. In a so-called war ...