Taiwan's military says China has the goal of controlling access to the Taiwan Strait before 2035, effectively making the strait part of China's internal waters.
00:00The Defence Ministry has released a new report that says China aims to be able to blockade the Taiwan Strait before 2035.
00:09The report says China is also aiming to modernise its military and demonstrate more strength in the Pacific.
00:15This would allow China to achieve its goal of effectively making the Taiwan Strait part of its internal waters.
00:21The Defence Ministry also says China's Belt and Road Initiative helps it forge links with Indo-Pacific countries that challenge U.S. policy and help isolate Taiwan.
00:33The report was submitted to Taiwan's Legislature for review.
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