> There is a risk that PRC might end up subjugating Taiwan . . . so fast that the US doesn't get a chance to react, I think this particular ship has sailed a l

> There is a risk that PRC might end up subjugating Taiwan . . . so fast that the US doesn't get a chance to react, I think this particular ship has sailed a long time ago. Taiwan is armed to the teeth right know. Everybody knows that if a major war is going to break out, it will be in Taiwan. It's been common knowledge for years. Taiwan didn't lose time and they did their best to prepare. So if China decides to attack, they will win eventually, but will gain only scorched earth and enormous casualties. But, more importantly, they will lose access to Western markets. The EU and USA are already preparing for this - everybody knows it won't be easy, it will be much more difficult than getting rid of Russian gas, but it will be done.