China attempting to ‘create a climate of isolation’ to coerce Taiwan unification

University of Otago’s Professor Robert Patman claims China is not looking to use military means to take over Taiwan.

“My view is that the Chinese want to create a climate in which Taiwan is increasingly isolated,” Mr Patman told Sky News Australia.

“I do think the Chinese leadership, as they call it, seek a peaceful reunification with Taiwan.

“China is trying to create an environment where international support for Taiwan diminishes and effectively coerce Taiwan into some unification.”