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Retired PLA general: Taiwan 'provocation' could hasten reunification

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A retired PLA major general, Luo Yan, stated that Taiwan's level of "provocation" could accelerate its reunification with mainland China. Speaking at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Luo indicated that Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has challenged Beijing's "red lines." He warned that continued provocation by Lai could lead to a dangerous situation in the Taiwan Strait. AI

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Retired PLA general: Taiwan 'provocation' could hasten reunification

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang ·

    ‘Provocation’ could accelerate Taiwan reunification: retired PLA major general

    Progress towards reunifying with Taiwan hinges on factors like the island’s level of provocation, retired PLA major general Luo Yan told the South China Morning Post, warning that Taiwan’s leader had challenged Beijing’s red lines. Speaking on the sidelines of the Xiangshan Forum…

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