China’s military buildup and its push to develop nuclear-capable missiles is unnerving Congress and U.S. defense officials alike. For decades, America has held the stance of the world's foremost economic and military power. A shift to China, while not a direct threat, could upend alliances in the Indo-Pacific region at a time when U.S. and Chinese militaries increasingly butt heads in the South China Sea. Kicking the can down the road for our own military modernization is no longer an option,” he continued. Senior U.S. military officers including Milley numerous times this year warned that China in several years could make a bid for the island, a concern repeated on Thursday by a top Taiwan security official.

Source: New York Times November 07, 2021 11:07 UTC