توقع: Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?

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China has not launched a military offensive against Taiwan, and current US intelligence assessments deem an imminent invasion in 2026 improbable, citing the PLA’s ongoing internal purges and the prohibitively high costs of a landing operation that would likely fail without US intervention[1][7]. This 4% crowd-implied probability aligns with historical precedents where Beijing prioritised non-military unification strategies, such as the “Davidson window” theory suggesting action in 2027 rather than earlier, and recent analyst views that leadership purges have effectively ruled out invasion for at least two years[1]. Comparable cases, including Japan’s recent shift to regard any Chinese seizure of Taiwan as an existential threat and its expansion of air defence near Okinawa, reinforce that regional powers are preparing for deterrence rather than anticipating an immediate assault[3].

Traders should monitor three critical catalysts: any US decision to suspend arms sales to Taiwan, which would undermine Taipei’s confidence in American commitment[4]; shifts in US strategic ambiguity regarding direct military support, as arms deals currently serve deterrence rather than offensive capability[7]; and China’s diplomatic coercion efforts, such as blocking Taiwan from international organisations or pressuring allies like Paraguay to reject Taiwan[4][5]. Recent news from Reuters highlights China’s increased military patrols near Taiwan and its wooing of Paraguayan officials, while Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported spotting 26 Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels operating close to its main island in March 2026[5]. The most significant factor remains whether the US will intervene, as China’s calculus focuses less on Taiwan itself and more on US willingness to defend the democracy[2].

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