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Explore China’s gray zone strategies across the sea, cyberspace, and academia. Understand how Beijing subtly challenges regional security without triggering full-scale conflict. 📌 Table of Contents 1. Introduction – What Is Gray Zone Warfare? 2. Maritime Intrusions – Silent Expansion in the West Sea 3. Cyber Operations – Attacks Without Bullets 4. Academic and Media Influence – The Soft War Within 5. Drone Surveillance – Eyes in the Sky 6. Legal Warfare and Diplomatic Pressure 7. Conclusion – Recognizing the Threat and Building Resilience 8. FAQ 1. Introduction – What Is Gray Zone Warfare? Gray zone warfare refers to state-led activities that fall between peace and outright war. These tactics are deliberately ambiguous—meant to achieve political and military goals without provoking a direct military response. China has increasingly adopted such strategies to advance its national interests, particularly in East Asia. 2. Maritime Intrusions – Silen...

China's silent strategies—cyber threats, gray zone tactics, and drone espionage—are quietly challenging South Korea's national security. 🔗 Table of Contents 1. Introduction – A Silent Infiltration 2. Maritime Expansion – Control of the West Sea 3. Espionage via Technology – Drones and Data 4. Cyber Warfare and Disinformation 5. Economic Pressure and Strategic Leverage 6. Academic Infiltration and Soft Power 7. Conclusion – How South Korea Should Respond 8. FAQ 1. Introduction – A Silent Infiltration While global attention focuses on overt conflicts, China has been conducting a 'silent war' against South Korea through layered strategic operations. These actions, designed to avoid direct military confrontation, aim to weaken sovereignty and influence key sectors of national defense, information, and economy. 2. Maritime Expansion – Control of the West Sea China's construction of 50-70m steel structures in th...