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China wants Taiwan to make mistakes and is looking for excuses to trigger a blockade, Taiwan's navy commander says

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China is ramping up its military presence around Taiwan , Taiwan 's navy commander says.

Adm. Tang Hua told The Economist that China wants Taiwan to make a mistake so it can justify a blockade.

He described the tactic as an " anaconda " strategy meant to "squeeze the island" Experts say China could try to take Taiwan by force within the next few years .

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