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  • From China’s geopolitical standpoint:

    Taiwan lies between China and the Pacific Ocean.

    Taiwan is part of the First Island Chain (which includes Japan, Taiwan, Philippines) — many of these are U.S.-aligned or host U.S. bases.

    Control over Taiwan would:

    Give China greater military and surveillance reach into the Pacific.

    Potentially allow it to break out of U.S.-aligned containment.

    Give it more control over critical sea lanes and access to deeper waters (vital for its navy).