Global Security Briefing Can Taiwan Resist China’s Campaign of Grey Zone Coercion?
Apr 9, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Sze-Fung Lee, a specialist in Chinese hybrid warfare, Philip Shetler-Jones, an expert in Indo-Pacific security, and Jyun-yi Lee, a researcher on non-traditional security, dive into Taiwan's fight against China's grey zone tactics. They explore how Taiwan balances sovereignty without triggering full-scale conflict, examine China's creative coercion strategies, and highlight Taiwan's adaptive responses. The conversation also sheds light on the regional cooperation tactics with neighbors and how lessons from Ukraine may apply.
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Grey Zone Significance
- Grey zone actions, seen in Ukraine and Taiwan, represent a shift in international security.
- Revisionist powers exploit this space between war and peace, challenging the existing order.
Taiwan's Daily Pressure
- Taiwan experiences daily pressure from China through various actions like military exercises and cyberattacks.
- Espionage, sabotage, and Cold War-style subversion tactics are also being used to manipulate Taiwan's political system.
Responding to Grey Zone
- Distinguish between 'dark grey' and 'light grey' actions.
- Respond firmly to aggressive actions like sabotage, but use resilient strategies for less damaging actions like information operations.