Beijing is said to be strengthening its “carrot and stick” approach to dealing with Taiwan’s independence forces. Photo: EPABeijing is said to be strengthening its “carrot and stick” approach to dealing with Taiwan’s independence forces. Photo: EPA
Beijing is said to be strengthening its “carrot and stick” approach to dealing with Taiwan’s independence forces. Photo: EPA
China /  Politics

Is Beijing planning to take Taiwan back ... by force?

The mainland is refining the tactics that could pave the way for a forcible seizure of the self-ruled island, according to a senior adviser

Topic |   Taiwan
Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 11:20pm, 15 Mar, 2018

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Beijing is said to be strengthening its “carrot and stick” approach to dealing with Taiwan’s independence forces. Photo: EPABeijing is said to be strengthening its “carrot and stick” approach to dealing with Taiwan’s independence forces. Photo: EPA
Beijing is said to be strengthening its “carrot and stick” approach to dealing with Taiwan’s independence forces. Photo: EPA
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