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Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot

China may not need to launch a military invasion of Taiwan to trigger a global economic crisis, according to a new analysis that draws lessons from recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.As Iran showed earlier in 2026, even limited interference with a key shipping choke point can rattle global markets: spiking prices, disrupting supply chains and shaking investor confidence. Analysts warn Beijing could apply a similar strategy to Taiwan, the world’s most critical hub for advanced semiconductors.If China moved to choke off Taiwan tomorrow, "Americans with 401(k)s would feel it right away,"...