How lessons from Iran war could shape mainland China’s calculus on Taiwan
The US-Israeli war on Iran may alter Beijing's approach to a potential conflict over Taiwan, with the Chinese military studying US tactics and strategy. The war provides a valuable opportunity for the Chinese military to learn from US strengths and weaknesses, particularly in areas such as drone warfare and airborne refuelling.
The US-Israeli war on Iran is being closely watched by China. The Chinese military is studying US tactics and strategy, particularly in areas such as drone warfare and airborne refuelling. The US air campaign quickly hit over 13,000 targets, but its drone warfare has struggled. The Chinese military is likely to draw lessons from the war, including the effectiveness of US interceptors and the limitations of US drone warfare. The war is a valuable opportunity for the Chinese military to learn from US strengths and weaknesses. The Chinese military is expected to use these lessons to inform its approach to a potential conflict over Taiwan.
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