Adm. John Aquilino, head of the Indo-Pacific Command, said Wednesday he believes China’s military will be prepared to invade Taiwan by 2027, meeting a goal U.S. military officials believe Chinese President Xi Jinping set to reunite Taiwan with China’s mainland with force if necessary.
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| United States (US) Admiral, Aquilino, warns China will be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027 |
Aquilino, who testified to the GOP-led House Armed Services Committee, said “all indications point to” the People’s Liberation Army meeting Xi’s alleged goal of potentially invading Taiwan by 2027.
Since 2020, the PLA has added more than 400 fighter aircraft and 20 major warships while doubling its ballistics and cruise missiles, according to Aquilino, who said China had increased spending by 16% to more than $223 billion
China’s military has been simulating operations it would carry out against Taiwan in recent years, Aquilino said, including maritime and air blockades.
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