Maybe they will, maybe they won’t. Either way, there’s nothing I can do about it.
But for me, at least at this particular moment, this latest manifestation of that idea just goes in the pile with the other occasions of it that have appeared here over the past twenty years.
2022
Just a politician trying to get votes or is this the real deal?
2021
“ China is quickly amassing weapons and systems to militarily overwhelm Taiwan, an action it could be poised to take within the next six years, the admiral chosen to be the next commander of US forces in the Pacific warned Tuesday.”
2019
I’m just outside of Chiayi and am wondering what options I have for getting out of Taiwan if China invades. What thoughts or plans do others have in such an event?
2018
2018
2017
Didn’t see this posted anywhere…
2013
2010
If China invades Taiwan, should the US intervene militarily?
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Do you support the US intervening militarily on behalf of Taiwan if the PRC invades?
I think the PRC has built up area denial capabilities over the last decade that could easily sink a US aircraft carrier. If war breaks out between the PRC and the US over Taiwan, the PRC is likely to use assymetrical warfare, targeting electrical grids, telecommunications, and transportation networks in the US with cyber-warfare.
Arguably, the …
2004
I want my five minutes back!
2003
Would you stay or go? Why?
And what if there’s very little advance warning–say, a surprise attack that only takes a few days. (I’m thinking paratroopers first, then they airlift in more troops once they secure an airport).) If you couldn’t get on a plane (or couldn’t take your family for some reason), would you stay indoors? Head for the hills? What?
2002
Further to the discussions on Taiwan’s independence.
If push came to shove and some sort of major conflict with China looked inevitable, how many people feel that they would stay in Taiwan?
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