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(An F-16 fighter aircraft assigned to Taiwan's Republic of China Air Force overflies Taipei City during National Day celebrations on October 10, 2021, in Taipei, Taiwan. Source: "Military News Agency" / "Ministry of National Defense, Taiwan.")

By: John Feng | NEWSWEEK |

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) justifies the potential use of force against Taiwan because it views the island nation as part of its territory, its return a “historic mission” that has been glorified by successive Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders. … According to … Ian Easton … the unprecedented landing operation would require upwards of two million People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops and accompany military vehicles and equipment…

Read the full article in Newsweek. 

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