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China expert warns Beijing could stumble into wider Taiwan conflict
Fox Business • • world
Key Points:
- China’s military is currently not prepared to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan due to leadership turmoil and vacancies in key military positions, according to expert Gordon Chang.
- Beijing is instead using intimidation tactics to pressure Taiwan, as a direct military assault is deemed unfeasible at this time.
- Chang warns that aggressive Chinese actions around disputed territories in the South China Sea and East China Sea could inadvertently trigger a broader regional conflict involving U.S. allies.
- The risk of conflict escalation is heightened by the possibility that Chinese President Xi Jinping may struggle to de-escalate if a confrontation begins, potentially leading to an uncontrollable war.
- Beijing’s pressure campaign may be strengthening Taiwanese resistance rather than weakening it, counteracting China’s goal of bringing Taiwan under its control.
