New Delhi: China has been trying to capture Taiwan for a long time. But its wish is still unfulfilled. China, which has made the 'String of Pearls' strategy against India, has now prepared a special plan for the strategic encirclement of Taiwan. This plan of China has been named Anaconda Strategy.

In a recent interview, Taiwan's naval commander Admiral Tang Hua claimed that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is using the 'Anaconda Strategy' against Taiwan. The Anaconda Strategy was first used by Lieutenant General Winfield Scott during the American Civil War which lasted from 1861 to 1865.

What is included in Anaconda Strategy?

China's Anaconda strategy includes cyber attacks, psychological tactics and military maneuvers. Its aim is to surround Taiwan. With this strategy, China first wants to weaken Taiwan's security. After this, it will target its energy needs. China is also working on a plan to create huge turmoil inside Taiwan.

How does Anaconda Strategy work?

This strategy works exactly like the way an anaconda attacks its prey. Anaconda first sees its prey. After this, it waits for a long time. It is said that it can wait for its prey for several hours or several days, lying in one position. When the prey comes close to it, it attacks very fast. This does not give the prey a chance to escape. Anaconda clings to its prey from all sides. After this, it kills it by suffocating it. China is also working on the same strategy against Taiwan.

Blockade is an important part of the strategy

Anaconda grips its prey so tightly that the blood circulation in its body stops. China is planning the same against Taiwan. First of all, it wants to surround China and disrupt its supply chain. After this, there is a plan to spread chaos inside Taiwan so that Taiwan surrenders to China before the full attack.

Anaconda Strategy: What Can China Do?

China will avoid directly attacking Taiwan. It can launch a cyber attack against Taiwan. It can spread chaos on the basis of misinformation.

Plan to impose economic blockade on Taiwan. So that it can be brought to its knees.

By surrounding Taiwan, its contact with other countries of the world can be cut off.

If China encircles Taiwan, it could face an energy crisis.

China can target Taiwan's green energy like solar power plants etc.

China is trying to surround Taiwan from both air and waterways. Its army is getting closer to Taiwan.

Plan to tire out before the war

China's air force and navy are constantly trying to infiltrate. There is a gathering of Chinese warships and soldiers around Taiwan. Its aim is to tire out the Taiwanese army before the war. According to Admiral Tang, Taiwan is avoiding confrontation. But China's attempt is to force Taiwan to make a mistake. If Taiwan makes such a mistake, then China will start a blockade with the help of this.

What do the figures say?

Chinese intrusions around Taiwan have doubled. Earlier this year, 142 Chinese ships were seen moving around. But in August this figure rose to 282.

In January, China made 36 air intrusions. But in September this figure increased to 193.

China deployed 111 aircraft and 46 naval ships near Taiwan in 2024.

82 Chinese military aircraft also crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait.

The Chinese maneuvers against Taiwan involve J-20, J-16 fighter jets and the 052D destroyer.