Taipei Times
Date: Oct 06, 2018
By: Staff writer, with CNA

The Chinese military is posing a growing threat to Taiwan because of its improved military capabilities, the Heritage Foundation said in an annual report analyzing the US’ military strength.

The 2019 Index of US Military Strength, published by the Washington-based think tank on Thursday, warned of China’s growing military might in its chapter highlighting threats to the US’ vital interests.

It described China’s longstanding threat to end Taiwan’s de facto independence and ultimately to bring it under Beijing’s authority — if necessary, by force — as posing a danger to a major US security partner and to the US’ interest in peace and stability in the Western Pacific.    [FULL  STORY]