Following the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis, China adopted a strategy regarding Taiwan that might be termed, "buying is less expensive than fighting." More recently it has switched to an over-the-top" approach that combines both buying and selling. The Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement is in place and the number of missiles targeting Taiwan has passed the 2000 mark, meaning the PLA could fire a salvo at every airport, seaport and military installation on the island every 7 minutes for 10 days, not to mention further attacks from naval and air forces. Never underestimate the enemy, and do not wait until it is too late! See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development