'More than 50% chance' China will invade Taiwan in the next 10 years, says former US national security adviser

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 02:51

Matt Pottinger testifies before Congress, Xi Jinping gives a speech — Matthew Pottinger and Xi Jinping.
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China's likelihood of invading Taiwan in the next decade is "more than 50%," Matthew Pottinger said.
Pottinger previously said an invasion depends on how long Chinese leader Xi Jinping stays in power.
Pottinger served for two years as one of the Trump administration's top Asia security advisers.

China is more than 50% likely to invade Taiwan in the next 10 years, said Matthew Pottinger, who served as deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration.