"Joint Chiefs Chairman Expresses Concern Over Potential Chinese Invasion of Taiwan"

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. expressed concern about the possibility of China invading Taiwan, citing the pressure China is already exerting on the island nation. Brown emphasized the importance of deterrence to prevent conflict and highlighted the need to pay attention to China's non-military forms of pressure on Taiwan. China has been testing Taiwan's restraint with frequent military flights and naval vessel routes near the island. The Chinese government has warned the United States to stop supporting Taiwan's independence and to honor its commitment to not arm Taiwan, stating that China's reunification with Taiwan is inevitable.