Xi’s team, reason, and opportunity are all aligned for 2025.”Minihan, who oversees the fleet of Air Force transport and refueling aircraft, directed his airmen to “go faster. All commanders are ordered to submit a report on their “accomplishments preparing for the China fight” by the end of February. “We have a very dangerous situation in China, but I think generals need to be very cautious about saying we're going to war. …Their job is to prepare for a wide range of eventualities.”“We have to be in a position to deter China,” he said. Public portion livestreamed on defense.gov11:30 a.m. — Atlantic Council virtual discussion: "Sustaining support to Ukraine,” with former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former U.S.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2023 23:05 UTC