Subject: Re: Dope?
We're not giving away Taiwan. No way, no how. The reasons aren't just economic but also geographic. - Dope

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This is something I have long wondered about. Is it realistic to think we could stop a determined Chinese conventional war to take Taiwan.

Chinese proximity to the battle field vs lengthy US supply lines, numerical advantages in personnel and weaponry will favor China prevailing in the long run. Mainland China provides a massive launching ground for a steady rain of rocket fire and drones on the tiny target of Taiwan. Much more intense than what Israel had to endure from Iran, Hamas, and their proxies. We would essentially have to conquer China to bring an end to the conflict in order to establish Taiwan's independence once and for all.

If the situation goes nuclear then all bets are off and everybody looses.

There a lot of posters on the board who seem to know a lot about foreign military capabilities as well as weapons and counter measures. So I would be interested in what you think a plausible defense of Taiwan might look like.