Could China blockade Taiwan?

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Could China retake Taiwan without launching a full-scale invasion? As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, many analysts are questioning whether Beijing might opt for a modern-day siege strategy—surrounding, isolating, and pressuring Taiwan into submission without firing a single shot. Instead of amphibious landings and missile strikes, could China use cyberattacks, naval blockades, and economic isolation to force reunification on its terms?

This video explores how a siege could unfold, how it differs from traditional warfare, and whether it’s a viable alternative to outright conflict. It looks at Taiwan’s geopolitical importance, its economic dependence on trade and energy imports, and its pivotal role in global semiconductor production. We also look at China’s historical claims, growing military capabilities, and the political motivations driving President Xi Jinping’s push for reunification. But would a siege avoid war—or trigger one? Could the U.S. and its allies intervene, or would they stand aside? And could China withstand the global backlash a blockade might provoke? Join me to analyse the risks, challenges, and global implications of a Chinese siege on Taiwan, and why this strategy might be just as dangerous as an invasion.

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*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:36 China, Taiwan, and Siege Warfare in the Modern Era
01:47 Taiwan: Location, Population and Economics
02:35 China and the Emergence of Taiwan
03:18 The People’s Republic of China vs the Republic of China
04:27 Why does China want Taiwan?
06:42 Why Hasn’t China Already Invaded?
08:17 China and Taiwan: Invasion or Siege?
10:20 Why a Taiwan Siege is More Difficult than it Appears

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