The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The ‘Red Beaches’ of a Taiwan invasion

These are where Taiwan believes China could land troops. We visit them — and embed with the Taiwanese military — to explore topography, military planning, and politics ahead of a potential clash.

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Hi, I'm Elaine from Taiwan. I'm pursuing a career in journalism by working with The Counteroffensive. I hope to let the world know more about Taiwan’s story!
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