Taiwan: China’s next target? | DW Analysis

Despite China’s increasingly aggressive behaviour both at home and abroad, Beijing’s open threat to take control of Taiwan by force is receiving comparatively little attention – leaving this flourishing liberal democracy uniquely isolated and vulnerable. The threat may be far more imminent than many imagine. According to Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu “the Chinese authoritarian leaders may find Taiwan as a convenient scapegoat. Therefore Taiwan needs to be doubly concerned about a possible Chinese use of force against us.” CHAPTERS 5:09 What is Taiwan? 16:05 Why China wants Taiwan 26:25 Scenario 1: Chipping away 33:10 Scenario 2: Crimea 2.0 41:18 Scenario 3: Invasion 49:05 What now?