As tensions between the United States and China rise, reports reveal that SEAL Team 6, a “Tier One” special operations unit, is preparing for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The team has been engaged in specialized training for over a year at their Dam Neck, Virginia, base to counter the growing threat from China.
China has been aggressively expanding its reach in the South China Sea, building artificial islands equipped with missile launchers aimed at deterring U.S. naval forces. These developments have increased concerns about Beijing’s plans to reunify Taiwan with the mainland.
Should hostilities break out, American forces stationed in Taiwan could find themselves isolated due to China’s missile systems. SEAL Team 6’s preparation underscores the seriousness of the threat. In addition to training, the U.S. military has reactivated two World War II-era airstrips in the Pacific to support potential operations in the region.
China has been threatening Taiwan for decades, calling the island a breakaway province. However, the situation has become more dangerous in recent years, with China taking steps to enforce its claim militarily.
As SEAL Team 6 continues to prepare, the United States signals the possibility of war with a nuclear power.
