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China's Plan to Retake Taiwan Is a Looming Clash
China has two very important reasons to retake Taiwan. It is an important part of Xi Jinping's search for legacy in the reconsolidation of pieces of former Chinese sovereignty. If China can take Taiwan, it creates a naval-full base outside of the first island chain. Escaping that first island chain is a huge driver for Chinese strategy. The United States is heavily inclined to defend Taiwan to stop a Chinese takeover by military means.
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