China could mount full-scale invasion by 2025, Taiwan defence minister says
by Helen Davidson in Taipei and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#5QCV4)
Comments come as Biden and Xi agree to stick to Taiwan agreements amid rising tension in Indo-Pacific
China will be ready to mount a full-scale invasion of Taiwan by 2025, the island's defence minister has said, describing current tensions as the worst in 40 years.
Speaking to the China Times on Wednesday, Chiu Kuo-cheng said China was capable now but would be completely prepared to launch an invasion in three years.
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