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CIA Director William Burns warns that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his military to be ready for a successful invasion of Taiwan by 2027. The timeline coincides with the end of Xi's third term, suggesting the move could be tied to his political legacy.
CIA Director William Burns, China Invasion of Taiwan 2027
CIA Director William Burns issued a warning at Georgetown University regarding China's military ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. Burns stated that President Xi Jinping has instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready for a successful invasion of Taiwan by 2027. The assessment suggests Xi is closely monitoring the Russian invasion of Ukraine to inform his own strategic timeline.
