Chinese special operations forces would play key roles in any Taiwan assault, but serious issues like lack of combat experience limit their efficacy. Success in a Taiwan invasion could depend on them.

China's special forces have serious problems that would limit their effectiveness in a Taiwan war. Chinese manuals suggest these forces would perform the most dangerous missions before landings.

While there, the American Special Forces are teaching Taiwan’s forces how to strengthen its security — focusing on preventing sabotage and enemy infiltration, INDSR expert Su Tzu-yen said.

When Chinese forces do come ashore on Taiwan's beaches, special-forces teams may well have already secured those landing areas. The PLA fondness for special operations should not be very surprising.

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Patrol boats circled and officers descended by rope from a helicopter during a staged hostage crisis in the southern city of Kaohsiung, as Taiwan’s armed forces held drills on Saturday.

Instead of acting as imaginary enemies, the special forces would “return to their original roles” of practising defending Taiwan, said Mr Mei. For a change, soldiers would respond to surprise ...

Taiwan's Defense Ministry has refrained from commenting on specific reports, but said all foreign military exchanges follow an annual plan.. U.S. Army Green Berets from the 1st Special Forces ...

China's special forces have serious problems that would limit their effectiveness in a Taiwan war. Chinese manuals suggest these forces would perform the most dangerous missions before landings ...