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The looming question is why certain intelligence sources believe this year might be the target for a Chinese invasion. The CCP's increasingly aggressive language suggests a heightened willingness to act. Nonetheless, economic factors, including the fallout from U.S. tariffs and internal issues, could dissuade Beijing from initiating a conflict that could devastate its economy further.
Sentimental factors may also guide the CCP's timing. Xi Jinping's upcoming milestones, including his 74th birthday in 2027, the commencement of his fourth term, and the 100th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), may serve to embolden the CCP's intentions to make a grand gesture.