Pacific Command warns about Beijing’s plans.
Statistics show that Beijing is steadily increasing military pressure on Taiwan and Japan, both on the seas and in the air.
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The major military reform launched by the leader as soon as he came to power has accelerated with the production of combat ...
Geopolitics has taken a back seat to economics as China ... war". Any invasion "would be one of the most dangerous and consequential events of the 21st century", said The Times in April 2023.
in a conflict over Taiwan, he says. Besides, he adds, China “likes to appear legitimate". Dr Chong did a study on national positions on Taiwan in February 2023. That did not include countries ...
And Thompson said the PLA is indeed a capable foe for Taiwan and for the US. “China could start a war and fight it. Could they win? How do you define victory?” Thompson asked. “Is it a zero ...
Taiwan also spotted nine Chinese ... a maneuver that falls short of an act of war. Chinese balloons became a topic of global discussion in 2023 when the United States shot down what it called ...