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US Support Wanes as China Intensifies Taiwan Military Drills

12/25/2025

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Beijing's ambition for Taiwan reunification is under scrutiny as U.S. support appears to wane.
Amber Wang's three-part series examines the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s near-Taiwan activities that have intensified over the past five years.
The drills are increasingly described as 'combat-oriented' and resemble potential real-conflict scenarios.
Admiral Samuel Paparo of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command labeled these maneuvers as 'rehearsals' for an armed assault, highlighting the potential escalation.

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Story summary

Beijing's ambition for Taiwan reunification is under scrutiny as U.S. support appears to wane.
Amber Wang's three-part series examines the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s near-Taiwan activities that have intensified over the past five years.
The drills are increasingly described as 'combat-oriented' and resemble potential real-conflict scenarios.
Admiral Samuel Paparo of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command labeled these maneuvers as 'rehearsals' for an armed assault, highlighting the potential escalation.