Australia Warns of Global Impact from Potential Taiwan Conflict

Kevin Rudd emphasizes the severe worldwide consequences and shifting geopolitical landscape if China moves to unify Taiwan by force.

Rudd compares the potential conflict's impact to that of World War II.
He suggests that Xi Jinping may act within the next decade to achieve unification.
China's recent military exercises signal increasing readiness for potential action.
The U.S. and its allies face challenges in deterring China's 'gray zone' strategies.
A successful Chinese annexation of Taiwan would profoundly affect U.S. global credibility.