China’s hybrid warfare escalates as Beijing expands maritime pressure on Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], June 21 (ANI): China is increasingly relying on “hybrid warfare” tactics to intensify pressure on Taiwan, shifting away from direct military confrontation and instead using coast guard deployments, scientific research vessels, and legal ambiguities to advance its strategic objectives, according to a senior Taiwanese security official. Taiwan National Security Institute Deputy Secretary-General Ho Cheng-hui stated that Beijing’s actions signal a growing dependence on gray-zone operations, as reported by The Taipei Times. According to The Taipei Times, speaking on the changing regional security environment, Ho said that as conflicts in Ukraine and Iran appear to be easing, Beijing may…