Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged the military “not to be afraid of death and prepare for victories.” This is reported by the Daily Mail, citing Chinese state media.
During a meeting with the command, he urged the armed forces to focus on preparing for hostilities. This, he noted, can be achieved in real combat conditions.
On November 1, American political scientist Christopher Lane warned that the United States and China took course towards armed confrontation. In his opinion, the factor pushing for the war is the US-China relations, which are in a state of free fall. Economic ties are on the verge of severing due to the trade war unleashed by Donald Trump, and US technology policy is aimed at taking Chinese firms like Huawei out of business.
Another reason for starting a war may be the Korean Peninsula – the United States and China may find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. In addition, tensions in the region have grown due to the military maneuvers of both powers in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. Washington is also challenging Beijing’s long-standing perceptions of Taiwan’s status, moving closer to recognizing the island’s independence from China and openly acknowledging its military commitment to defend Taiwan.