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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki fields questions from reporters about U.S. policy toward Taiwan on Oct. 22, 2021. Despite the recent confirmation of U.S. troops in Taiwan, China is still more likely to seek military reunification in the long term, not the short term.

Despite the recent confirmation of U.S. troops in Taiwan, China is still more likely to seek military reunification in the long term, not the short term.

Does Beijing Plan to Invade Taiwan?

Despite the recent confirmation of U.S. troops on Taiwan, China is still more likely to seek military reunification in the long term, not the short term.

Does Beijing Plan to Invade Taiwan? | Stratfor

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China in Transition

Recent confirmation of a U.S. troop presence in Taiwan marks an escalation in U.S.-China and cross-strait tensions, but doesn't significantly change Beijing's calculations regarding whether to take military action against Taiwan.

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Does Beijing Plan to Invade Taiwan?

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