How China Got Too SCARED to Invade Taiwan

🚨 Is China really gearing up to invade Taiwan? 🇨🇳 Some say yes, but the reality might surprise you. 🤔 Dive deep into the complexities of the Taiwan-China relationship and discover why a full-scale invasion might not be as imminent as some fear. 💥 From economic hurdles to military deterrents, explore why China might rethink its strategy. Don't miss out on the insights and join the discussion in the comments below! 🔍✨ Check out the video for more! 📺 #Taiwan #China #MilitaryDeterrence #Geopolitics #EastAsia #ChinaTaiwan #GlobalSecurity #InternationalRelations #Economics #MilitaryStrategy #PeaceAndStability
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[maxhugen]

During a year spent in Taiwan in the 80s, I was astounded to see the busy main streets of Taipei _completely cleared_ of all traffic withing 5 minutes of the air raid sirens sounding for a drill, which they run every 6 months, IIRC. This is for the rapid deployment of the military. The Taiwanese have prepared for the Chinese every day since 1949. Respect. 👍🇦🇺

[LeonLoewenherz]

The entire world should recognize Taiwan as an independently country!!

[blocks]

It's all about logistics, China can't cross the sea in significant numbers. Even the Nazi knew invading the UK would lead to huge amounts of loss and that is only 26 miles.

[tjhjordan]

As HongKong-Chinese... we still stand with Taiwan with plenty of reasons...

[catinbootsnow]

Read "The art of war". The highest form of the art of war is winning a war without fighting a battle.

[tomriley]

However just because an invasion would be crazy doesn't mean they wont do it.

[andrewoh]

Points you omitted:
a) Comparing such an invasion to D Day, the Strait is four times wider than the English Channel.
b) Unlike D Day, the Chinese could not hide an invasion fleet. As we've seen in Ukraine, both sides have almost perfect aerial intelligence on each other making a surprise attack impossible.
c) China is totally dependent on oil and coal imports to keep the lights on. So, all Taiwan's allies have to do is impose a temporary blockade and the CCP would be on its knees within a month.
d) China is facing demographic collapse due to the low birthrate. It simply cannot afford to lose a million men in the Straits. The longer Taiwan remains independent the worse the situation is for the CCP. Those Tiger Moms won't let their sons die for Xi Jinping's ego.

e) Lastly, China's economy is very sensitive to trade sanctions. These would inevitably cause tens of millions of mainland Chinese to lose their jobs and prompt a revolt.

[Shrooms]

Unless it’s a guaranteed victory they won’t invade. They’re bullies, all about projection.

[smokymcpot]

Main reason is they don't want the world to see there not the military power they tell the world they are.

[paiwanhan]

Minor corrections. The indigenous peoples of Taiwan didn't settle on the island 6000 years ago, they arrived on the island during the last glacial period, and were isolated by the rising sea level until 6000 years ago when they mastered sailing, and began migrating first back on to Asian mainland and became the ancestors, at least linguistically, of the Kra-Dai speaking peoples, and around 5000 years ago they began migrating southwards to the Philippines and the rest of SEA islands, and beyond to the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, as the ancestors of Austronesian speaking peoples.

Also, Taiwan wasn't handed back to China as a Chinese territory after WW2. The ROC government was only tasked by MacArthur's General Order No. 1 to accept Japanese surrender and administer the island on the behalf of the Allied Powers. The ROC was also tasked to do the same in Northern Vietnam. However CKS immediately tried to illegally annex both places, and North Vietnam was able to get France back temporarily to kick out the ROC troops. Taiwan was much less fortunate and suffered a massacre after the 228 incident of 1947, and is illegally occupied by the ROC government in exile ever since.

[exocet]

The fact that the Global Firepower Index still lists Russia as nr. 2 is beyond me..

[yudodis]

Simple answer: CCP saw Russia struggle in Ukraine. The CCP would be ousted if they failed to take Taiwan.

[greggallego]

Not to mention that China’s 3 gorges dam is reachable by cruise missile.

[Thailerr]

Taiwan is a true member of UN. China would never risk sanctions and global isolation.

[guydreamr]

Then there's the small fact of China having almost *zero* naval experience or tradition.

[woodystemms]

"Making a lot of noise" is a very traditional Chinese military tactic.

[dcc]

Xi using his best Lord Farquaad voice speaking to PLA soldiers before the invasion:

"Some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make."

[johnkuncho]

China depends on trade. What happens to the trade if they go to war?

[darrenmclaughlin]

If China were to ever move on Taiwan, the first thing the U.S. and some number of other countries would do is formally recognize Taiwan as an independent nation instead of just de facto independent.

[joeybulford]

I don’t think they’re scared I think they’re hiding their time and waiting for a better opportunity.