India, Feb. 22 -- China's threats to invade Taiwan make for compelling headlines, but the reality is far more nuanced.

New Delhi: For decades, Chinese leaders have issued fiery proclamations about the inevitable "reunification" of Taiwan with the mainland. President Xi Jinping, in his 2025 New Year message, declared that no force could halt the "historic trend" of reunification. Yet, despite the rhetoric and an ever-expanding arsenal, Beijing's threats remain just that-threats. The question persists: Is the prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan truly plausible, or is it the greatest military bluff of the century?

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