US Experts See Taiwan Invasion Unlikely Before 2028 Despite Xi's Orders

US officials now believe a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is unlikely, despite President Xi Jinping's directive for military readiness by 2027 to seize the island if needed. Delays in China's military preparedness, partly due to an anti-corruption campaign disrupting the PLA, have contributed to this shift. China's recent military maneuvers were less threatening, and officials remain unsatisfied with readiness levels.

Tip: use ↑ / ↓ (or j / k) to move between stories.