U.S. Plans To Drastically Increase Troop Numbers In Taiwan

As tensions between China and the United States grow, it is reported that the United States intends to increase its military presence on Taiwan.

Officials reported The Wall Street Journal And Fox News The U.S. will send 100-200 troops to Taiwan in the next months. This would mark a significant increase in troop deployments from the roughly 30 that were stationed there last January.

The additional troops will train the Taiwanese army to use U.S. weapon systems and military maneuvers.

“We don’t have a comment on specific operations, engagements, or training, but I would highlight that our support for, and defense relationship with, Taiwan remains aligned against the current threat posed by the People’s Republic of China,” Marty Meiners, the Army spokesperson, stated this in a statement shared to The Daily Wire.

“Our commitment to Taiwan is rock-solid and contributes to the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and within the region,” Meiners continued.

Taiwan is an island nation that is self-governed and has been under the control of the Chinese Communist Party. Although the United States provides military support to Taiwan, it does not officially recognize Taiwan as a country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged for a reorganization in October. “peaceful reunification” With Taiwan, but emphasized China “will never promise to renounce the use of force and we reserve the option of taking all measures necessary.” China’s increasing provocations are causing concern. December, President Tsai-Ing-wen made the announcement Taiwan will increase its military service obligation for eligible men from 4 months to 1 year.

U.S. intelligence officials and military personnel have reported that Xi is preparing to attack Taiwan as soon as 2027. Some predicted an attack sooner.

“It’s not just what President Xi says, it’s how the Chinese behave and what they do. And what we’ve seen over the past 20 years is that they have delivered on every promise they’ve made earlier than they said they were going to deliver on it,” Admiral Michael Gilday, U.S. Chief Naval Operations, said the following: October “So when we talk about the 2027 window, in my mind, that has to be a 2022 window or potentially a 2023 window. I can’t rule that out. I don’t mean at all to be alarmist by saying that. It’s just that we can’t wish that away.”

The news of Taiwan’s impending deployment comes after the U.S. Air Force downed what it believed to be a Chinese spy ball after it flew across large areas of the United States.

Beijing claimed the balloon was essentially civilian weather balloon that had been blown off course. It also accused the U.S. Overreacting The shoot-down was successful. The U.S. retaliated by firing back. blacklisted six Chinese entities China’s military-aerospace programs are closely linked to Beijing. Sanctions may be imposed Two major U.S. defense contractors.

Last Thursday, President Joe Biden addressed the nation during an address He said that he makes “no apologies” He resisted it, insisting that the U.S. was not looking for a renegement. “new Cold War” China.

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