The Global Times, a Chinese state-run media outlet, warned the United States that an “all-out war” would break out if it sent American troops to Taiwan after Senator John Cornyn mistakenly tweeted that there were 30,000 troops stationed on the island. On Monday, Cornyn compared how many troops were in Afghanistan in recent months to those stationed elsewhere, including 30,000 he said were in Taiwan. People were quick to point out that the number was incorrect and Cornyn deleted the tweet, but Chinese state media accused him of “testing” China…
China state media issues war warning after GOP senator tweets about troops in Taiwan
