House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) warned of a tact China could use to conquer Taiwan without having to use military force.
McCaul stressed that China will likely attempt to meddle in the democratic island's upcoming election, echoing concerns from military experts that 2024 could be pivotal in the quest to take over Taiwan.“I think the next elections in next January are going to be extremely important because I do believe with the former President Ma in China right now, China’s going to try to influence this next election and take over the island without a shot fired,” McCaul told NBC's Meet the Press.
“China’s going to try to influence this next election and take over the island without a shot fired.” pic.twitter.com/2MvgYeXTkK “Now there’s a political debate here, the two different parties. One party wants to talk to China. President Tsai’s party does not want to be a part of China,” McCaul added.For well over seven decades, Beijing has claimed sovereignty over Taiwan and demanded foreign nations adhere to its"One China" policy. Taiwan has its own independent government, currency, and military. A robust majority of countries, including the United States, do not officially recognize Taiwanese sovereignty.
“They’re not where they need to be,” McCaul added about Taiwan's military capabilities. “If we’re going to have deterrence for peace, we need to get these weapons into Taiwan.”
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