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Taiwan tensions

U.S. general predicts China conflict over Taiwan in 2025

Unusual memo reflects sense of urgency over Beijing's intentions on the island

China has been flying larger sorties of warplanes near Taiwan over the past two years.    © Getty Images
RYO NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writer | U.S.

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. Air Force general issued a memo instructing officers to prepare for a possible military conflict with China over Taiwan in 2025, a U.S. official confirmed to Nikkei.

In the memo, sent Friday and obtained by NBC News and others, Gen. Mike Minihan said, "I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me we will fight in 2025."

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