Jim Molan made the grim prediction in his final recorded interview before his death, in which he reflected on what a potential battle between China and America would mean for Australia.
Former major general Jim Molan believed China's ambitions lie"well beyond" capturing Taiwan, in his final interview before his death aged 72.
Former major general Jim Molan believed China's ambitions lie"well beyond" capturing Taiwan. Picture: Sky News Australia. Mr Molan said a D-Day style attack across the Taiwan Strait to recapture the territory was not an option for President Xi as the US would"see them coming for weeks, if not months".
“The Americans will see them coming for weeks if not months, so I just don’t think that flies as an option."
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