China Is Priming Its People and the World for a New "Pen & Gun" Pressure Campaign on Taiwan

Beijing’s strategy, known as ‘the pen and the gun,’ employs a domestic media campaign and aggressive rhetoric toward Taipei’s friends

China is intensifying its “pen and gun” strategy against Taiwan, using state media to shape domestic opinion while lashing out at Taiwan’s supporters.
Beijing is targeting Taiwan’s supporters, notably Japan, through diplomatic threats and military posturing near disputed territories and Taiwan.
China aims to coerce Taiwan into capitulation without military conflict, while also preparing for a potential military action.