Chinese officials say they aim for peaceful “reunification” but have not ruled out using force to take control of the island. China’s military has ramped up diplomatic, economic and military pressure on Taiwan under Xi. Crossings of the median line by Chinese warships have also become much more frequent. Hu, a career submarine officer with operational and command experience in the South China Sea, is considered by analysts to be a sensible choice for the role. Submarines are one key area where the PLA Navy is widely regarded to be behind its potential adversary the US Navy.

Source: GNN Liberia January 03, 2024 13:09 UTC