China: Miracles Needed To Take Taiwan

August 4, 2026: Scenarios for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan primarily focus on the Taiwan Strait and China’s Fujian province. That makes sense. Crossing the Strait from a point in Fujian to Taiwan’s shoreline is one of the shortest routes, either by sea or by air, from 165 to 220 kilometers in a straight line. American Navy officials pointed out that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan was impossible, at least as long as the American Navy was willing to help Taiwan defend itself. Most Taiwanese support a vigorous defense against any Chinese invasion effort.