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Chinese President Xi Jinping has explicitly directed the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan by 2027. Military exercises, such as the Justice Mission 2025 drills, simulate blockades and invasions, demonstrating China’s readiness and strategic pressure. The PLA's routine incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zones and the deployment of nuclear submarines are part of a gray zone strategy—pushing boundaries without crossing into full-scale war, yet creating significant destabilization.