US NewsUS Navy Chief Warns: Beijing Could Invade Taiwan Before 2024SavePrintChief of U.S. Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday testifies during a hearing before a Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on June 22, 2021. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesMary Hong10/21/2022|Updated: 10/21/20220:00X 1The U.S. Navy Chief warned of the potential for a conflict with China in the next couple of years and the U.S. military must be ready.Admiral Michael Gilday, chief of U.S. naval operations, expressed his worry that Xi Jinping may try to seize Taiwan sooner.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.