Thinking About ChinaOpinionWhich War Is Beijing Preparing For?Will China trigger an Asia–Pacific war over Taiwan—or is there another, more strategic plan afoot?00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintSoldiers march into position during an anti-invasion drill on the beach during the annual Han Kuang military drill in Tainan, Taiwan, on Sept. 14, 2021. Ann Wang/ReutersJames Gorrie10/10/2021|Updated: 10/13/2021CommentaryIt’s no secret that Beijing is preparing for war.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025Related Topicschina expansionU.S. alliesCCP invasion