Taipei, June 21 -- Taiwan is making every effort to avoid a military confrontation with China by enhancing asymmetric defense capabilities and strengthening public resilience, stated Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim in a recent interview, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

"All our actions aim to avert conflict, whether it arises in 2027, earlier, or later," Hsiao remarked during a conversation with American podcaster Shawn Ryan on the "Shawn Ryan Show."

She referenced a timeline mentioned by various US military and intelligence officials in recent years, which indicated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping had directed the People's Liberation Army to be prepared for potential military action against Taiwan by 2027, as per Focus Taiwan.

In light of Ch...