WASHINGTON, D.C.: China appears determined on using force in Taiwan, with Russia's experience in Ukraine affecting Beijing's calculations on when and how — not whether — to invade, the head of the CIA said on Wednesday.

Appearing at the Aspen Security Forum, Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns said that China likely saw in Ukraine that "you don't achieve quick, decisive victories with underwhelming force."

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