China's Military Strategy and Oil Reserves

China appears to be focusing on building a military capacity for smaller interventions rather than a full-scale invasion, potentially aiming to prevent Taiwan from declaring independence. While they have the capability for a naval invasion of Taiwan, no concrete preparations for such an event in the near future have been observed. The availability of significant oil reserves, particularly in shale production, suggests that China could tap into these resources in times of need. With vast underpopulated areas and extensive oil reserves, China's resource potential is substantial, positioning the country favorably in terms of energy security and potential wartime resource access.

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