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Xi vows Taiwan unification, shifts focus to unity and military buildup - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz
Why it matters
Xi's renewed focus on military buildup and explicit commitment to Taiwan unification signals heightened PLA capability development and elevated cross-strait tension. This directly affects Australian strategic planning for Maritime Defence (Pillar 6), Alliance credibility (Pillar 7), and Northern Arc security (Pillar 8), making AUKUS submarine delivery and force posture decisions more urgent.
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