China Expands Sites That Could Support a Taiwan Attack

Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, said that China was accelerating its military intimidation campaign toward the island.
Published: 12/6/2025, 3:06:09 PM EST

Taiwan's president William Lai said Wednesday that China is ramping up military aggression toward Taiwan. He said China’s military drills targeting Taiwan are becoming increasingly frequent and intense. Beijing is now projecting power deeper into the Indo-Pacific, a region long dominated by U.S. and Western navies.

Back on China’s east coast, the regime has been carrying out major infrastructure expansion, according to the Wall Street Journal. The developments range from a large new base for amphibious warships to a mega airport that’s a short boat ride from a Taiwanese island. How would the new development aid a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan? NTD’s Juliet Song has the details.