That's not what your link says: > Cancian explained that the Chinese missile force is devastating to the U.S. and its allies for as long as their inventory of

That's not what your link says: > Cancian explained that the Chinese missile force is devastating to the U.S. and its allies for as long as their inventory of missiles lasts. > Cancian said submarines and bombers that can launch long-range missiles are “particularly important” for the success of the U.S. side I don't contest that the US would have casualty but the fact that they know this alone tells you it is unlikely for the US to attack head on with fighter jets and carriers. The bases around china and inter-continental targeting capabilities are crucial in disabling their defenses. Both sides would lose millions but the US military industrial comples is unrivaled. It will basically replace important ammunition, missiles,etc... at a decent pace once it is mobilized. It will take 4weeks+ before a ground invasion in the mean time there is no scenario where China's navy won't get wiped out before a ground invasion. So it would be a matter of who can maintain their supply chain the longest without running out of soldiers and airmen. Keep in mind, the US military practices an invasion every generation. The PLA has less battle experience and much like the US and it's voters the CCP must maintain internal support despite their economy getting decimated. On the other hand, Americans will be more squeamish about things like civilian targets which is a major weakness in the short term but the possibility of actual economic recovery if a US friendly regime takes over leadership in China will be a huge advantage in winning the war without going nuclear.