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War with China over Taiwan is likely in 2025, warns U.S. General Mike Minihan: ‘I hope I am wrong’

U.S. General Mike Minihan just outlined why China’s Xi Jinping will likely launch an invasion of Taiwan in 2025.

Fortune · Jan 28, 2023

'New Nostradamus' claims World War 3 will be sparked by plane crash this year

A man who has been dubbed the "new Nostradamus" after the former French astrologer has made a terrifying claim stating that a plane crash in Taiwan will spark World War 3 this year

Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

US General predicts war with China within two years

A four-star US general has predicted the country will be at war with China within the next two years.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2023

Taiwan appoints new, British-educated intelligence chief

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen appointed a new intelligence chief on Thursday, a British-educated senior diplomat, as part of a broader government reshuffle currently underway and as the island faces growing military threats from China.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023

If China Invades, Taiwan Shouldn't Count on U.S. Support

Compared to Russia, war with China is a deeper nightmare.

Reason · Jan 26, 2023

Former vice president Chen to become new Taiwan premier

Former vice president Chen Chien-jen will be Taiwan's new premier, the presidential office said on Wednesday, as part of a cabinet reshuffle following heavy losses for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) at local elections last year.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

Rep. Gallagher outlines agenda for House's China committee

WASHINGTON — The head of the newly created House committee centered on strategic competition with China expects the panel will lay down “supporting fire” to elevate the importance of selling military equipment to Taiwan.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

Taiwan's president says war with China 'not an option'

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has told Pope Francis in a letter that war with China is “not an option” and said constructive interaction with Beijing, which claims the island as part of its territory, depends on respecting self-ruled Taiwan’s democracy

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Chairman Gallagher outlines China committee’s agenda - Roll Call

New House panel on China will back arms for Taiwan, eye TikTok and scrutinize land purchases near U.S. bases, chairman says.

Roll Call · Jan 24, 2023

Taiwan president tells pope war with China not an option

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis to say that war between Taiwan and China is not an option and only by respecting the Taiwanese people's insistence on sovereignty and freedom can there be healthy ties with Beijing.

Reuters · Jan 23, 2023