China's Shift in Taiwan Rhetoric Signals Military Buildup
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China's omission of "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan in its latest government report, coupled with a 7.2% increase in military budget, suggests a potential shift towards war preparation. The report's language, emphasizing "reunification" without the term "peaceful," reflects China's tougher stance on Taiwan. This comes amid heightened tensions, with China vowing to combat any signs of Taiwan independence and its military spending more than doubling since 2013. Taiwan, in response, is reportedly arming itself with advanced weapons, while US experts express confidence in US intervention if China were to invade Taiwan.
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