Would RE/CM restrictions stop Japan though? It’s possible that restricting so much to them would only push them further to war and give them time to prepare to strike China. I think there should be physical threat included.
If a us china war starts, after the initial strike on US bases, China could give Japan one last chance to stay out of the war. But to do that it needs to build that massive stockpile. It’s hard to argue you wouldn’t be crushed under millions of drones confirmed to exist already. If they decide to continue the war, then response should be immediate and immense. I think the easiest and cheapest way to stop cheap drones from hitting you is by attacking the other side first.
However, I’m concerned if China doesn’t begin with massive comprehensive overwhelming fire because
1. it wants to stick with its “we’ll never fire the first shot” saying.
2. half asses the salvo for fear of escalating too far or not wanting to look barbaric on the world stage.
3. Think that sparing some of japans factories will show it mercy and have them surrender quickly.
It would incredibly stupid but not out of the question as Russia and America have done the same. It could end up losing factories and critical air assets by a wave of drones and missiles from Japan. China can rebuilt them but they take time and days matter in the beginning of war.
If a us china war starts, after the initial strike on US bases, China could give Japan one last chance to stay out of the war. But to do that it needs to build that massive stockpile. It’s hard to argue you wouldn’t be crushed under millions of drones confirmed to exist already. If they decide to continue the war, then response should be immediate and immense. I think the easiest and cheapest way to stop cheap drones from hitting you is by attacking the other side first.
However, I’m concerned if China doesn’t begin with massive comprehensive overwhelming fire because
1. it wants to stick with its “we’ll never fire the first shot” saying.
2. half asses the salvo for fear of escalating too far or not wanting to look barbaric on the world stage.
3. Think that sparing some of japans factories will show it mercy and have them surrender quickly.
It would incredibly stupid but not out of the question as Russia and America have done the same. It could end up losing factories and critical air assets by a wave of drones and missiles from Japan. China can rebuilt them but they take time and days matter in the beginning of war.
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