Why has China suddenly surrounded Taiwan? With Lai Ching-te’s pro-independence win in Taiwan’s 2024 election, and Xi Jinping’s push for reunification under the “Chinese Dream,” tensions are at an all-time high. China’s military drills signal a major shift, raising global concerns. As U.S. elections approach, how will the next president handle the growing conflict? The stakes are higher than ever as China shifts its foreign policy, prioritizing reunification and the Communist Party’s power, with Taiwan at the center of its ambitions.