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10 August 2026

Explainer: The blockade that has not happened

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Explainer: The blockade that has not happened

China has not closed the Taiwan Strait. But since 2024 it has been quietly assembling the tools that would let it squeeze the shipping lanes without ever firing a shot. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don't have an account?

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