Evan Braden Montgomery and Toshi Yoshihara, both Senior Fellows at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, delve into the rising tensions between China and Taiwan. They discuss Beijing's coercive strategies, including blockades and subversion, and the threats posed to Taiwan's key figures. The duo also explores how Taiwan and the U.S. can adapt to deter potential aggression, emphasizing Japan's crucial role in East Asian defense. Furthermore, they highlight the implications of China's nuclear modernization on regional stability.