Former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence explains why he thinks China is preparing for a confrontation over Taiwan. He points to changes in their rhetoric, beefing up their strategic reserves (petroleum, gold), Xi’s age, directions to companies to be sanction proof, appointment of Taiwan hawks to Politburo, increasing PLA’s presence near Taiwan.
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Former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence explains why he thinks China is preparing for a confrontation over Taiwan. He points to changes in their rhetoric, beefing up their strategic reserves (petroleum, gold), Xi’s age, directions to companies to be sanction proof, appointment of Taiwan hawks to Politburo, increasing PLA’s presence near Taiwan.