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 ArticlesAmerica’s Thanksgiving Holiday ... in China?Nov 26, 2025The China EffectNov 25, 2025Beijing Targets Japan to Undermine Taiwan’s ResolveNov 21, 2025China’s Shadow Empire: A Global Leader in Human TraffickingNov 20, 2025Related Topicschina expansionU.S. alliesCCP invasion