> Defending Taiwan (and Japan) is one area where the US would do exceptionally well in any war. According to a former US State department official (I heard on

> Defending Taiwan (and Japan) is one area where the US would do exceptionally well in any war. According to a former US State department official (I heard on a recent podcast interview), China never cared to take Taiwan. If they wanted to, all they need to do is cut off access to fresh water from the Chinese mainland. The US might be able to prevent a ground invasion or counter-attack missile batteries, but the island will fall quickly if China put it's mind to the task.