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.Share this articleLeave a commentMary HongAuthorMary Hong is a former Epoch Times reporter based in Taiwan. She covered China news, U.S.–China relations, and human rights issues.Author’s Selected ArticlesThe New York Times Has Become a CCP ‘Mouthpiece’ in Attempts to Discredit Falun Gong: ExpertJan 10, 2025Rights Activists Call Out Chinese Authorities for Allegedly Harassing Their Family Members in ChinaJul 02, 2024‘Tyranny and Despotism’: Chinese Veteran Who Escaped Persecution Recounts CCP’s Corruption, AtrocitiesJun 30, 2024Marriage Rates Decline in China Amid High Unemployment RateJun 28, 2024Related TopicsTaiwan Straitxi jinpingKuo-cheng Chiu