Staying within the story, the Chinese occupation of this island in the Philippines is not an act that could be solved with a show of force. That action is very

Staying within the story, the Chinese occupation of this island in the Philippines is not an act that could be solved with a show of force. That action is very much a boots on the ground end game. To your other point: I have traveled to Taiwan 6 times in the last year (going again in Feb.) It is quite clear there is close to zero support in the population for reunification under current Chinese (mainland) system. This is not to say there is no support for being part of China again - just not as it is today. If the government of mainland China became an full Democracy however it is clear this would happen.