Taiwan’s Tactical Tango: Dodging China’s Digital Dance in 2030 Wargames
Taiwan’s preparing for a potential digital showdown with China, courtesy of US Naval War College wargames. From Bluetooth networks to microwave tech, experts brainstormed ways to keep Taiwan connected if China attacks. The wargames are part of the Navy’s Taiwan Resilience Project. Can Taiwan make the Middle Kingdom sweat?
Hot Take:
In the grand dystopian chess game of 2030, Taiwan better hope its knights are hackers and its rooks are satellite dishes because China appears to be the looming checkmate. With a playbook that involves everything from Bluetooth networks to the world’s best microwave technology (we’re not talking Hot Pockets here), Taiwan is preparing to be the ultimate IT crowd. Who knew defending a country could be like hosting a high-stakes tech conference?
Key Points:
- US Naval War College conducted a wargame exercise simulating a Chinese cyber-attack on Taiwan.
- Participants identified 65 recommendations to bolster Taiwan’s infrastructure against potential attacks.
- Satellite communication is a critical focus, with Taiwan exploring partnerships with Amazon’s Project Kuiper and Eutelsat OneWeb.
- Energy infrastructure is a concern, with a heavy reliance on coal and gas imports.
- Creative defense strategies include alternative communication methods and utilizing Taiwan’s mountainous terrain.