Oso planning to go pro
82I would suggest doing some more reading on the topic, and probably would not use Tom Clancy as my starting point. Many experts fear the invasion of Taiwan by China would trigger WWIII. In addition, if interested on the topic, I would do some digging on China's military, and Navy specifically. In addition #2, if you have interest on Sino-US economic implications, Leland Miller and Kyle Bass are two very strong individuals in this field.
Right. People who claim that would be easy have no understanding of how difficult it would be to capture AND CONTROL an island nation of 26 million people with rough terrain.
MU FanThe economic blowback is definitely something China would weigh carefully, but at some point, I believe they go all in regardless of how it affects them economically. That is why the Belt and Road initiative is so big, IMO. They are buying allies, many with vast natural resources and they are doing so when many Americans having no knowledge of it. I believe the misunderstanding of China by the West might be their biggest asset. I try and read or watch as much as I can on China every day because I need to for work and because I believe it is something we all should be educated on.One thing on the economy, I 100% believe that severe economic sanctions on China would hurt the West far more than China in the short run. We cannot handle the supply chain issues now, what do we do if cut them off? Reshoring on a mass scale is apipedream, IMO and China fully knows this and knows our weakness. Why not hit Taiwan when it hurt us most?
Thanks for the suggestions. I was interested in your take, but I appreciate the suggestions.I don't know whether it would be easy or difficult because, as I said, I know little about the situation. I hope you're right that it would be so difficult; maybe that means China would be unlikely to ever try.
Which is probably the reason it hasn't been done for the last 60 years. Even though there is a new, more nationalist regime in power, that doesn't make it easier. And the world's reaction to Russia likely gives them pause as well.
I am somewhat surprised that some on here appear to be unaware of a Taiwan invasion by China is a major global fear.
fluffI guess reading some posts that have said it has not happened for a reason and will not happen made me believe that is not a concern to some on here. I guess just me being a clown again.
In all honesty, the above is why the TPP was strategically important, it would solidify economic connections in the region to the west. Us cancelling the TPP left an economic power vacuum that will strengthen Chinas economic power/connections.
82There are very, very few countries that actually acknowledge Taiwan as its own country. They have allies, but we are top of the list. Almost all of China experts felt that the Russia-Ukraine situation could be provide some cover for China if they invaded Taiwan. 99.9999% of the people I follow believe it is when, not if, China invades and takes over Taiwan. For the record, I believe that would be a two minute fight, unless the USA helped Taiwan.
Pakuni1:18am Domestic disturbance at 2222 69th Ave NE, suspect fled on foot heading SW
I never claimed it wasn't a "major global fear." I just don't think its going to happen. People can be afraid or concerned about a bunch of things that don't end up happening. That doesn't mean you don't think about or plan for them in case they do.
PakuniYes, hyperbole in my statement on the time needed for China to take over Taiwan. As I have said in previous posts, if China does attempt to take over Taiwan, I believe they would be best trained military the world has ever seen and a gameplan to match its force. Hopefully it never happens.
Yes, hyperbole in my statement on the time needed for China to take over Taiwan. As I have said in previous posts, if China does attempt to take over Taiwan, I believe they would be best trained military the world has ever seen and a gameplan to match its force. Hopefully it never happens.
Why do you believe the bolded? Outside of some border skirmishes they really haven't been all that involved in any military conflicts recently, much less something of the size, coordination and planning that we are talking about here.
Yes. Chinese military leaders are way, way more competent than Russian counterparts.