US Official Warns of Potential Chinese Military Operations by Late 2020s, Urges Preparation for Taiwan Conflict

A former US defense official has warned of potential Chinese military operations by the late 2020s, urging Taiwan, the US, and allies to prepare. Reports highlight the need for a realistic view of China's armed forces, emphasizing the dangers of both underestimating and overestimating the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Despite China's formidable armed forces, weaknesses and mistakes by Xi Jinping provide the West with time to counter the threat. Gen. Charles Flynn, overseeing over 107,000 US Army personnel in the Pacific, acknowledges China's significant military progress and its troubling trajectory. The US Army Pacific is actively preparing for potential conflict with China, engaging in exercises to enhance troops' capabilities. Despite significant advances, China still lacks the necessary elements for confidence in a war over Taiwan.