China is rehearsing for war, Indo-Pacific commander says

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Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned in Hawaii on Thursday (February 13) that China's activities around Taiwan are not just simple exercises, but a rehearsal for a military reunification with Taiwan. He is concerned that these increasingly aggressive actions may be used as a "fig leaf" to cover up a surprise attack on Taiwan.

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China is rehearsing for war, Indo-Pacific commander says

Recent Chinese military exercises around Taiwan are practice for “the forced unification” of the island to the mainland, Adm. Sam Paparo said Thursday.

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China rehearsing forced unification campaign around Taiwan: US ...

The top American officer in the Indo-Pacific region Admiral Samuel Paparo says Beijing is not simply conducting regular training exercises around Taiwan, but is rehearsing a military campaign to force the unification of Taiwan with mainland China.