Visualizing The Military Imbalance Between China And Taiwan

Zero Hedge: Visualizing The Military Imbalance In The Taiwan Strait

In a speech marking 40 years since the improvement in ties with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping has has once again called for peaceful reunification, also warning that China reserves the the right to use force.

Although it is self-governed and de-facto independent, Taiwan has never formally declared independence. Xi also said that reunification is "an inevitable requirement for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people" and that his government "reserves the option of taking all necessary measures" against outside interference with peaceful reunification.

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WNU Editor: With China continuing to build up its military at a growth rate that are between 5% - 10% a year, this imbalance will only grow with time.