Xi Jingping, President of China, threw down the gauntlet on Taiwan

- What just happened:

Xi, in a blunt but calm way, told Biden, US President, on Nov. 15, 2023 that while peace is "well and all good", China intended to re-unify with Taiwan and bring Taiwan issue to a resolution.

"The official quoted Xi as saying China's preference was for peaceful "reunification" with the Chinese-claimed island of Taiwan, but that he went on to talk about conditions in which force could be used."

- Why it is worth noting

While China has been claiming Taiwan ever since its founding in 1949, this is the first time in history its leader openly gives notice of intent to take possession.

It is highly likely that China already has a clear plan in place before giving such notice to US and faces its completely foreseeable consequence.