US officials increasingly believe a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is unlikely, despite Xi Jinping's goal for the PLA to be capable of taking the island by force by 2027.

US officials increasingly believe a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is unlikely, despite Xi Jinping's goal for the PLA to be capable of taking the island by force by 2027.

Officials noted military readiness delays caused in part by Xi's anti-corruption campaign and Beijing's focus on Taiwan's 2028 elections.

Reportedly, some Chinese officials hope this could produce a government more open to closer ties with Beijing.

US officials also believe China has learned from the wars in Ukraine and Iran that any attack must be swift and avoid becoming a protracted conflict.

Source: Reuters