The red flags that will tell us when China's actually ready to invade Taiwan

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 06:08

People watch a video about China's military advancements at the Military Museum in Beijing on March 3, 2024. — Chinese citizens watch a video about China's military advancements at the Military Museum in Beijing on March 3, 2024.
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A host of warning signs point to China preparing for military action against Taiwan.
Experts say China could be readying for a showdown over the island.
US involvement, and Chinese leader Xi's goals, also factor into the timeline.

Tensions between China and Taiwan are reaching a boiling point, and many signs point to Chinese military action to seize the island by force, possibly in just a few years.