China Salami Slicing Taiwan
Chris Chappell reports that for decades, China has used a technique called “salami slicing” to gradually take over Taiwan. But instead of taking Taiwan all in one fell swoop, it starts by moving just a little bit closer to Taiwan’s airspace and territorial waters.
Chappell says China is becoming more brazen everyday, as evidenced earlier this week when a Chinese speedboat carrying four fishermen entered Taiwan-controlled waters. When a Taiwanese Coast Guard boat initiated a pursuit, the Chinese boat capsized and two of the occupants died.
In this episode, Chappell takes a closer look at how China is salami slicing Taiwan’s airspace and territory, and how Taiwan has responded and how China might use civilians to launch a surprise attack.
