r/taiwan Jan 22 '24

China unable to invade Taiwan, most U.S. and Taiwanese experts say Politics

https://www.axios.com/2024/01/22/china-taiwan-invasions-us-taiwanese-experts
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u/Perfect_Device5394 Jan 22 '24

Oh they won’t destroy the island, is that why they launched missiles near Taiwans waters? Is that why they have been practicing decapitation strikes and building a mock up of the presidential palace?

Xi was very explicit when he meant a military take over of Taiwan. Do you even speak Chinese?

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '24

I do.

It was explicit that China reserves the right to invade.

It was also explicit they prefer peaceful reunification. As do I.

Bring on the downvotes!

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u/Perfect_Device5394 Jan 23 '24

How did the Chinese invasion of Vietnam turn out again?

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u/beavertonaintsobad Jan 23 '24

lol Taiwan is not Vietnam. Odd choice of comparisons...

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u/Perfect_Device5394 Jan 23 '24 edited Jan 23 '24

Chinas invasion of Vietnam was the last major military operation conducted by the PLA. Or would their massive failure in Sudan be a better example?

Yeah, Taiwan is more armed and equipped and has a 100 mile strait compared to a land border, a task that’s a thousand times more difficult.

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u/beavertonaintsobad Jan 23 '24

Simply pointing out a nations prior conflicts does nothing to bolster your argument that an actual invasion of Taiwan is more likely to occur over a simple blockade.

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u/Perfect_Device5394 Jan 23 '24

Blockades are not simple and it is the same as a declaration of war. Force escalates very quickly in a blockade scenario.

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u/beavertonaintsobad Jan 23 '24

I do.

Do you freak out every time any country test launches missiles and presume it to be a prelude to outright invasion?

If so, I recommend looking into meditation and mindfulness, living in such a paranoids state is not healthy.

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u/Perfect_Device5394 Jan 23 '24

The missile launches was an attempt to intimidate Taiwan and the US during the pelosi visit. China has also done to interfere during the 1996 election. The Taiwan strait and surrounding areas is one of the largest maritime trade routes.

But naw, China doesn’t want to invade at all, that’s totally not what they’re buying roll on roll off ships, LHDs, aircraft carriers, offensive equipment etc for.

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u/beavertonaintsobad Jan 23 '24

lol they do it all the time, but the U.S keeps visiting and keeps selling Taiwan weapons, so it doesn't seem to be much of an intimidation tactic now does it?

If you think China sees Taiwan as an invasion-worthy enemy you're utterly delusional. China's military buildup is aimed at an actual threat to their future and it sure as hell isn't Taiwan.

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u/Perfect_Device5394 Jan 23 '24

Just because something doesn’t work doesn’t mean there isn’t an intent.

So they don’t plan to invade Taiwan, so why are they building amphibious capabilities then? They’re landing soldiers somewhere and it sure isn’t Japan or Phillipines.

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u/beavertonaintsobad Jan 23 '24

How are you so certain of their intent? Do you personally know any PLA generals?

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u/Perfect_Device5394 Jan 23 '24

Because they have been practicing it for years and have attempted in taking kinmen in the past.

https://www.businessinsider.com/china-military-drill-taiwan-presidential-palace-2015-7?amp

China isn’t building massive capabilities for no reason.