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The US is a perceived military adversary as far as Taiwan, and to a lesser extent, southeast Asia is concerned. I really do think (hope) that the chance of all

by redcap 18y ago

The US is a perceived military adversary as far as Taiwan, and to a lesser extent, southeast Asia is concerned. I really do think (hope) that the chance of all-out war is unlikely, but military orgs prepare for all circumstances. There may be a perception gap on the part of Chinese military hawks as to what the US aim is - they feel pent-in/threatened, and they're responding. This is a great country who has had a recent history of being a whipping boy (Europe in the 19th century, Japan in the early 20th) - only in recent years is China starting to regain its 'rightful' place in the world.

endtime 18y ago
That makes sense. From where I stand (US civilian) war with China seems hyperbolically unlikely. But I guess the Chinese military might not see things as I do.
chaostheory 18y ago
"a recent history of being a whipping boy" This is really what Taiwan is about, a constant reminder of China's past humiliation; it's a big emotional issue for the Chinese. I feel that this is the driving force for everything that China has done recently yeah I agree though that war for Taiwan is unlikely, since China's real invasion of Taiwan already started years ago. It's just too lucrative for Taiwanese manufacturing businesses to set up shop in China, and they've already been migrating to China en-mass years ago. Add to that Chinese laws forcing many of these Taiwanese businesses to have a cap as to how much money they can transfer outside of China (specifically back to Taiwan) and then you can see the long term problem for Taiwan...