Pakistan, June 4 -- Taiwan plans to expand its anti-ship missile arsenal to more than 1,800 weapons by early 2029 as the island strengthens defenses against a possible Chinese blockade or invasion. The move forms a key part of Taipei's asymmetric warfare strategy, which focuses on using large numbers of affordable but highly effective weapons to counter China's superior military strength.

The growing missile force will include US-made Harpoon missiles and Taiwan's domestically produced Hsiung Feng II and Hsiung Feng III missiles. Military planners believe these weapons can create a powerful "kill zone" across the Taiwan Strait, allowing Taiwan to inflict heavy losses on invading forces before they reach the island's shores.

Meanwhile, T...