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Milli, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Army, stated on November 3 that China is unlikely to invade Taiwan in the short term, but he also expressed reservations that “anything can happen.” He also reaffirmed the United States‘ commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act.
The Central News Agency reported that Milli attended the Aspen Security Forum on Wednesday to talk with Lester Holt, the anchor of the US National Broadcasting Corporation News Network. The Taiwan issue has been raised many times.
When asked about the possibility that China might use force against Taiwan in the short term, Milli used his analysis of China to point out that China is unlikely to use force against Taiwan in the short term, that is, 6 months, 12 months, or 24 months. It is unlikely to happen within a month.
But he also pointed out that China is clearly building capabilities to provide national leaders with these options when there is a need to make such a decision in the future. “But in the near future? Probably not. But anything can happen.”
When talking about whether the US military would help defend Taiwan, Milli did not respond positively, but reiterated that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Three US-China Communiqués are still US policies and hope for a peaceful settlement of Taiwan Strait issues. As for whether to send troops, Milli said that if necessary, the US military is absolutely capable of making various responses around the world.
When asked whether the United States will adjust its Taiwan policy from the long-term “strategic ambiguity” to “strategic clarity”, Milli said that everything has its advantages and disadvantages, as well as accompanying risks. So far, the Taiwanese strategic obscure policy based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Three U.S.-China Communiqués has been successful.
He pointed out that whether to advance with the times must be carefully considered, but the current policy is like this, and the current policy will continue for the foreseeable future.
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