China poses pressing threat, deterrence needed to avert invasion, Taiwan says

China poses a pressing threat given its military build-up ?continues unabated, and effective deterrence is needed to make sure ?any attack would be very risky for Beijing, Taiwan ?Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Friday (March 20, 2026). China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of ?force, the U.S. intelligence community said on Wednesday (March 18, 2026), striking a measured tone on one of the world’s biggest potential ?flashpoints. Beijing has stepped up pressure on Taiwan, which it views ?as its ?own territory, with frequent military drills. Taiwan’s…