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Imminent Threat: Nine Indicators of China’s Possible Invasion of Taiwan

Imminent Threat: Nine Indicators of China’s Possible Invasion of Taiwan

During the recent Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a stark warning regarding the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan. He asserted that China’s military actions indicate they are rehearsing for an impending invasion, which he described as potentially imminent. Hegseth emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that the threat from China is very real and cannot be overlooked.

In response to these claims, Chinese officials vehemently denied any aggressive intentions. Rear Admiral Hu Gangfeng, leading the Chinese delegation and serving as vice president of China’s National Defense University, dismissed Hegseth’s statements as