China pretends to be neutral, but supports Russia's military goals in Ukraine by selling drone technology and gunpowder ingredients to Moscow.
US Admiral John Aquilino believes that China wants to be able to invade Taiwan by 2027 based on President Xi Jinping's directive to the military.
China has imposed sanctions on two major American arms companies, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems, for selling weapons to Taiwan, citing interference in its internal affairs and violation of the "one China" principle.
Thirty Chinese army aircraft were spotted around Taiwan. 20 of them came dangerously close to the northern part of the island, where the capital is located.
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu warned that stopping the supply of U. S. weapons to Ukraine would encourage China to aggress against Taiwan and strengthen Beijing's anti-American propaganda.
China is building up its military and nuclear arsenal on an unprecedented scale, and all indications are that it will be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027.
China halted "dangerous" military activities after the meeting between President Xi and President Biden, indicating a possible reduction in tensions.
American Admiral Aquilino is "very concerned" about the growing military ties between China and Russia, as he said during meetings with representatives of the Japanese defense industry.