Washington DC, June 17 -- The United States and Taiwan are expected to retain a joint military superiority over China in the Taiwan Strait should Beijing pursue aggression against Taiwan in 2027, as many have anticipated, according to former head of US Pacific Command, Dennis Blair, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

"To me, 2027 is just one point in time. When I look at it, I believe that both Taiwanese and American capacities will be enhanced in comparison to the PLA's capabilities," Blair stated while in Taipei participating in a series of civilian-led tabletop exercises, as quoted by the Focus Taiwan report.

Regarding China's military modernisation efforts that began in the 1990s, Blair remarked that he observes "a much more extensive mod...