The U.S. Navy is Worried China Will Soon Invade Taiwan
By
Caleb Larson
The current U.S. Pacific Fleet commander finds it likely that tensions between Taiwan and China could erupt sooner than anyone thinks.
During his confirmation hearing, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. John Aquilino told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he believes a Chinese military assault on Taiwan is on the horizon. “The most dangerous concern is that of a military force against Taiwan. To combat that, the forward posture west of the international dateline is how Adm. Davidson describes it – and I concur with that – forces positioned to be able to respond quickly, and not just our forces,â€Adm. Aquilino explained.
Aquilino’s assessment referenced an earlier statement also given to the Senate Armed Services Committee by Adm. Philip Davison in which the Admiral stated that he expected a conflict between Taiwan and China could erupt within this decade, and as soon as in the next six years.
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