One of America’s top naval leaders said a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could happen much sooner than anyone thinks.
To be ready, the Navy has “our eyes on preparing ourselves for a potential fight tonight,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said, according to the New York Post.
Gilday’s comments came several days after Chinese President Xi Jinping hammered home his claim that Taiwan should become part of China. The self-governing island has vowed to protect its independence.