Top Level Military Appointments Reveal CCP’s Belligerent Intent Toward US, Taiwan: Experts

Military delegates leave the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, at The Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, on Oct. 22, 2022. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

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China’s new top military command includes two generals known for their belligerent stance: a cyber war expert who has been sanctioned by the United States and a staunch Xi Jinping ally who planned live-fire exercises near Taiwan in August. Experts say the move signals the regime’s preparation to confront Taiwan—and by extension, the United States—by force.