Could China Mirror Iran's Strait of Hormuz Tactics to Enforce a Taiwan Blockade?

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked growing concerns that China might replicate similar strategies within the Taiwan Strait. Beijing consistently asserts that Taiwan is part of its territory, and with the US currently engaged in the Iran war, anxieties are rising that Washington might fail to come to Taiwan’s aid.

Such a maritime blockade executed by China would trigger catastrophic global fallout, particularly for an international economy heavily reliant on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. In response, 101 East investigates Taiwan’s ongoing preparations for a potential maritime blockade while connecting with local residents who remain steadfast in their refusal to surrender.