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Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested that the U.S. and China must reject the notion that a rising power is destined to fight an established one. But China sees Taiwan as part of its destiny and is willing to take it over by force if necessary. This is why Taipei is preparing for a possible attack. Tony Dokoupil has more.<\/p>\n

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Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested that the U.S. and China must reject the notion that a rising power is destined to fight an established one. But China sees Taiwan as part of its destiny and is willing to take it over by force if necessary. This is why Taipei is preparing for a possible attack. 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