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Retired PLA General Warns Lai’s Moves Could Spark Conflict

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:29 PM UTC · How we work

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Retired PLA General Luo Yuan warned that William Lai Ching-te’s provocations could spark conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
Luo said reunification timing depends on China’s strength, defence needs, global security environment, and Taiwan’s provocation level.
He made the remarks at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday.
Lai, a Democratic Progressive Party leader, has seen cross-strait tensions rise since his 2024 presidency.

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Retired PLA General Luo Yuan warned that William Lai Ching-te’s provocations could spark conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
Luo said reunification timing depends on China’s strength, defence needs, global security environment, and Taiwan’s provocation level.
He made the remarks at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday.
Lai, a Democratic Progressive Party leader, has seen cross-strait tensions rise since his 2024 presidency.