This is one of Arnaud Bertrand's dumb takes, it's actually people like him who crave for western validation. Why would a worthless piece of paper between Uncle Sam and its dog affect China's 2027 reunification plans at all? Last time I checked China considers the Taiwan question a matter of internal affairs and DGAF about what others think.
Why did China create six gen fighters? To ask the west for the recognition of China's reunification? No, it's to redraw the maps in West Pacific with or without the west's permission.
I disagree. Their stance, even minor wording changes, will matter to the status quo. I hope this is obvious.
And everyone here should clearly know the six gens won't be available for quite a few years.
Either way, from these remarks, as well as news involving the PH, are clear indications that the Trump admin intends to continue hard power competition in the WESTPAC, with potentially more conflicts coming up.