Taiwan plans to make its own submarines as China tensions rise

This could be a game changer!

I still believe, the strongest deterrence to an invasion from mainland China would be the threat of near total self destruction without killing the population.

"Taiwan's long-secretive plans to make its own submarines will soon become known to the world with the first public appearance of a vessel.

Could the multibillion-dollar program prove a powerful deterrent to Chinese aggression? ..."

"What still won't be known after the scheduled debut, assuming early tests are successful: whether the multibillion-dollar program, some seven years in the making, will prove a powerful deterrent to Chinese aggression. ..."

Taiwan submarine dream surfaces as China tensions rise - Nikkei Asia