Zhong Houtao proposes an 'expose' campaign to depict Taiwan’s democracy as illegitimate, aiming to sap foreign support and soften domestic resistance. This elevates information and political warfare over immediate kinetic coercion.
— If Beijing foregrounds narrative delegitimization, global Taiwan policy must adjust to propaganda battles, not just military deterrence.
Thomas des Garets Geddes
2025.07.19
100% relevant
Zhong’s quote: 'exposing Taiwan’s democracy as fake democracy' as the first pillar of response.
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