The Chinese maritime threat : a Taiwan case

Taiwan has been under threat of invasion from China for over sixty years. China has expanded and advanced its naval capacity over the last thirty years. China's growth into a hegemony directly threatens Taiwan as well as the area surrounding. As the region only increases in value with more trade and energy flow, the security of the small island "state" is uncertain and raises concerns in regards to China's strategy for the area. The Chinese maritime threat will only continue to expand until it culminates in the invasion of Taiwan. The expansion of Chinese power in the region supports the claim that China seeks to expand its maritime assets throughout the region. The commitment from China to reunify Taiwan into its territory is a clear sign that aggression will occur within the next two decades.