U.S. drifting into military confrontation with China

The Duran – News in Review – Episode 165.

Chinese state media announced that President Xi Jinping has ordered the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to “enhance their combat readiness,” as an increased US military presence in Taiwan and the South China Sea is ratcheting up tensions between the two trade partners to dangerous levels.

Xi Jinping further stated that the China would not reject the use of force if necessary to invade and capture Taiwan, which it considers a breakaway province.

China's rhetoric comes in response to remarks made by the U.S. Pentagon that its prime concern is China’s military activities, coupled with a warning from the U.S. State Department for American citizens, to avoid traveling to China if possible because police may arbitrarily detain them at any time.

The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss China's economic slowdown and Chinese President Xi Jinping's fiery speech, warning the United States and Taiwan that China's PLA is ready for conflict.

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