Another aspect is that it would preclude any sort of armed conflict that US is hoping for. Their whole strategy relies on using Taiwan as the forward base for their operations there. If Taiwan all of a sudden becomes hostile there’s no other beachhead they can use.
If China gets power over Taiwain, they get safe access to the Pacific with their ships and planes. I think that would be the main game changer, as they could target all US forces and their supply lines.
I think the PRC is pursuing the best strategy, not to rush the return of Taiwan, and to continue to deepen economic ties with the US, in order to make military conflict undesirable… at least for a decade or two when the US can’t flex its military anymore in the south china sea.
Slow and steady, not taking the bait and rushing into a costly military standoff.
Yeah, I completely agree. There is no rush here and no reason to escalate unless US starts putting bases in Taiwan again. US global influence is rapidly declining as well so it will be harder and harder for them to prop up Taiwan or rally allies for the project.
Another aspect is that it would preclude any sort of armed conflict that US is hoping for. Their whole strategy relies on using Taiwan as the forward base for their operations there. If Taiwan all of a sudden becomes hostile there’s no other beachhead they can use.
If China gets power over Taiwain, they get safe access to the Pacific with their ships and planes. I think that would be the main game changer, as they could target all US forces and their supply lines.
Yeah, I think US strategists lose a lot of sleep over that scenario.
I think the PRC is pursuing the best strategy, not to rush the return of Taiwan, and to continue to deepen economic ties with the US, in order to make military conflict undesirable… at least for a decade or two when the US can’t flex its military anymore in the south china sea.
Slow and steady, not taking the bait and rushing into a costly military standoff.
Yeah, I completely agree. There is no rush here and no reason to escalate unless US starts putting bases in Taiwan again. US global influence is rapidly declining as well so it will be harder and harder for them to prop up Taiwan or rally allies for the project.