Kevin Rudd expresses concern that Xi Jinping might miscalculate regarding Taiwan in 2028, coinciding with Taiwan's presidential election.
“I'm worried very much that Xi Jinping could miscalculate in 2028. Why do I say 2028, by the way, and not 2027 or 2026, is that the Taiwanese have their own presidential elections in January '28.”
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disputableA military conflict or invasion attempt by China against Taiwan occurs in or around 2028, or the year passes without such an event.
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