China stages 'strike drills' around Taiwan, citing provocation

Re:China stages 'strike drills' around Taiwan, citing provoc... by ashwagary on Monday December 26, 2022 @11:44PM (#34145190)

Do you believe Japan and South Korea would put their populations at risk to interfere in a Chinese civil war? I highly doubt it, they are smarter than that.

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Re:China stages 'strike drills' around Taiwan, citing provoc... by ceejayoz on Tuesday December 27, 2022 @08:44AM (#34148524)

I don’t think they are dumb enough to let China take Taiwan unopposed, no.

Taiwan definitely got the Ukraine message, incidentally: https://twitter.com/MPWangTingyu/status/1607702645296492545

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Re:China stages 'strike drills' around Taiwan, citing provoc... by ashwagary on Tuesday December 27, 2022 @01:22PM (#34151800)

I disagree.

Both countries prefer a defensive posture in military development. If it isnt a threat to South Korea and Japan's territory, they will be reluctant to engage.

I don't expect either to risk escalating kenetic engagement with China for a 3rd party like Taiwan. This reunification glacier is moving in one direction and nobody in the neighborhood (except Taiwan) will be willing to stand in its path.

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