China wants Taiwan—badly. For Beijing, unifying with Taiwan symbolizes the completion of its "national rejuvenation" by 2049. But Taiwan isn't a prize; it's a bear trap. Its rugged geography, advanced defenses, and the "porcupine strategy" make invasion a logistical and military nightmare. Add U.S. intervention, catastrophic economic fallout, and potential domestic unrest, and Taiwan becomes China’s ultimate undoing. Explore the layers of this geopolitical crisis in our in-depth analysis.
