US Officials Doubt China Taiwan Invasion Before 2028
US officials believe a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is unlikely due to military readiness delays and upcoming elections. While President Xi Jinping ordered forces to be ready by 2027, anti-corruption campaigns have slowed progress.
United States officials see a China invasion of Taiwan as increasingly unlikely before 2028, according to people familiar with the matter. The assessment shifts prior timelines despite President Xi Jinping's 2027 military readiness directive.
