US warns of imminent Chinese threat to Taiwan, says PRC actively training for invasion

The United States has issued a warning about an imminent Chinese threat to Taiwan. The US Defence Secretary stated that China is actively training to invade Taiwan and expanding military bases in the South China Sea. The US emphasised that any attempt by China to conquer Taiwan by force would have devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific region and the world. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and China, including trade wars and reciprocal tariffs.