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What will be the US response to China's increased military preparedness by mid-2025?
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Increased military presence in Asia-Pacific • 25%
New diplomatic initiatives • 25%
Imposition of new sanctions • 25%
No significant response • 25%
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China's Xi Jinping Orders Military to Immediately Boost War Preparedness
Oct 19, 2024, 04:07 PM
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the country's military to immediately boost its war preparedness. During a visit to the PLA Rocket Force, the elite unit overseeing China's nuclear and conventional missiles, Xi delivered a commanding speech. He instructed the military to comprehensively strengthen training and preparation for war and ensure troops have solid combat capabilities. This directive follows large-scale military drills around Taiwan conducted by Beijing.
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