Introduction

Grey-zone war can be defined as a type of conflict that is not a conventional war, but it also lacks action between states that are diplomatic or economic with high-tension moves. This type of war is also very dangerous and affects the target state the most because dynamic action and intention is not easy to perform. Here, the strategy that China has adopted against Taiwan is rapidly turning into a ‘grey-zone’ war, which is a matter of concern for the international community due to the risks that exist to regional stability and security.

China’s Military Modernization

China is rapidly modernizing its military force and aims to develop end-user technologies and specialized systems. This modernization process has allowed China to operate in a large number of military actions, including the Grey-Zone War. It is clear that China’s focus on military modernization is based on the need to reaffirm itself as a superpower in the region and maintain its superiority in the event of any aggression from Taiwan or any other nation.

Grey-Zone Tactics Against Taiwan

China has employed a series of grey-zone tactics against Taiwan, including:

• Military exercises: The dynamics of the PLA have seen China conduct military exercises in Taiwan’s proximity such as live firing exercises and naval maneuvers. These exercises are an indication of the military threats to send a message to Taiwan and to show the progress of the Chinese military.
• Air and Sea Incursions: As the conflict between China and Taiwan escalates, China has increased its military surveillance through both Taiwanese airspace and waters. As a result, tensions between China and Taiwan are increasing which are continuously intensifying.
• Air and Sea Incursions: As the conflict between China and Taiwan escalates, China has increased its military surveillance through both Taiwanese airspace and waters. As a result, tensions between China and Taiwan are increasing which are continuously intensifying.
• Cyber Wars: China is known to carry out attacks on Taiwan by cyber warfare, cyber attacks, and distorting the truth on social media. It has isolated important parts of Taiwan’s structure and weakened its borders in effectively addressing China’s hostilities.
• Economic pressure: In its efforts to contain Taiwan, China has squeezed the island’s economy, cutting off its access to the global economy by banning its exports, for example.

Impact on Regional Stability

Understanding China’s ‘grey-zone’ warfare strategies in Taiwan is key to assessing the security and stability of the island and region. China is threatening Taiwan that if the opposing side is defeated by sympathizers, Beijing will take immediate action and this has made the region vulnerable. These are notable tensions that require an international response to regulate so that they do not provoke war but instead resolve the conflict peacefully.

International Response

The international community’s attitude towards the Chinese ‘grey zone’ war against Taiwan has been to use both diplomacy and military response. The US has accused China of actions and therefore it has increased its military deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. Other regions such as the Japanese and South Korea have also increased military exercises with Taiwan and have denounced China.

Conclusion

These ‘grey-zone’ war tactics of China remain worrisome for countries and pose a threat to Taiwan in particular. The frequent cross-strait confrontations between China and Taiwan have a significant impact on the peace and stability of the region and thus should be properly managed with international cooperation. It is time for the world to unite and encourage and negotiate halting operations and focus on cautioning China against further aggression.7