Governing Taiwan harder than conquering it: Western think tank reveals Beijing's deep dilemma

A report by the Lowy Institute indicates that if Beijing forcibly takes Taiwan, governing it will be a decades-long, risky endeavor. Millions could be marginalized, and tens of thousands imprisoned. The report argues China envisions a phased conquest, but Taiwan's entrenched democratic identity poses significant resistance. The toughest challenge for Beijing isn't taking Taiwan, but ruling it, risking capital flight and brain drain.