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US Intelligence Assesses China Not Planning 2027 Taiwan Attack
The US intelligence community believes China is not planning to attack Taiwan militarily in 2027, aiming to control the island without force.
US Intelligence Assessment
The US intelligence community stated on Wednesday that China currently has no plans to militarily attack Taiwan by 2027. The intelligence agencies' annual report on global threats assessed that China seeks to control the island without the use of force, adopting a measured tone on one of the world's major potential flashpoints.
China's Increased Pressure and Trump's Stance
This assessment comes as China has intensified pressure on Taiwan through frequent military drills. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, the US President, has downplayed the risk of Chinese military action during his tenure.
*Source: SCMP China (2026-03-18)*
