By that logic, the US is almost guaranteed to intervene to an AR. US invaded Iraq to stop Sadam from taking over Kuwait and hence Middle East oil. Now, China is not Iraq, but Taiwan is certainly more important than Kuwait. And Semiconductors is the new oil. 60% of worlds GDP will come from Asia in the next decade. Whoever controls Asia will control the world. US will not leave Asia without a fight.
Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis
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I know that am one of those "members" that were highly disappointed, agitated having perceived that China didn't react with extreme prejudice to deter would be salami slicing partakers. But people like us (from the peanut gallery) don't have an iota of clues as to what's happening or happened behind the scenes that were being considered for the Pelosi trip prior, during, and after.
We are highly more sensitive because some of us frequents other forums with sizable anti-China members and this latest stunt from Pelosi only added to the hype and raised our respective expectations that this time China is going to rekt and about to open up a new can of China against Pelosi = America/Jai Hinds supporters etc..especially when our collective emotional dopamine was aided by commentary from comrade hype man Xu, and various government issued statements. Then you add those videos of troops deployments popping up in Fujian then of course, we or at least in my case thought that something big was about to go down only to find out in real time that the hype didn't meet the expectation which was a huge letdown.
We have to realize by now that in positions of serious leadership emotions must be suppressed in order to be able to come up with a plan or execute something that does not quench a thirst for temporary but gratifying action, instead the actions taken require considerable time to be appreciated or seen it's actual results.
The outrage in China expressed by the Douyin generation, while palpable must not and never replaced the cerebral approach taken by the government leadership.
I maybe guilty of acting like an emotional toddler for not getting my sweet fixed but it doesn't mean that I don't appreciate what's being done as of right now. Frankly, if countries or leaders like wannabe supapowah a.k.a. Jai Hinds want to taste Chinese lead, all they have to do is take the first step and the PLA will be more than happy to send them to nirvana.
Social media is good for expressing outrage but it's not a substitute for sober thinking and careful planning. The future of China and the Chinese people are at stake. Any wrong move will set us all back that can impede China's dream of national reunification and rejuvenation.
I agree with @ZeEa5KPul @Biscuits @Overbom most especially with @ZeEa5KPul assessment even though the dude can be a little prick at times with his opinion.
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That's the essence of America's strategy. What else can they do to prevent China's rise?
China did not bite, and people all over the world are grateful.
On the other hand, I don't think the so-called "Median Line" over the Taiwan Strait will be respected by China anymore.
Another map that shows the areas of military exercises:
China isn't going to setup real blockade, that is going too far.
The exercise is to demonstrate that China can theoretically surround and blockade Taiwan to make them uncomfortable. It's also to test determination of US to support Taiwan. So, far I don't see any movement from their military yet.
Since Pelosi push for new status quo with US blessing, it's time to see if China willing to do the same thing by pushing their military deeper into area that Taipei goverment consider as their territory. Remember when Taiwan media cry about PLAAF "intrude" into ADIZ? a lot of peoples angry and condemm China as aggressor. Now? no one giving a damm but PLAAF are still lurking closer bit by bit.
The exercise is to demonstrate that China can theoretically surround and blockade Taiwan to make them uncomfortable. It's also to test determination of US to support Taiwan. So, far I don't see any movement from their military yet.
Since Pelosi push for new status quo with US blessing, it's time to see if China willing to do the same thing by pushing their military deeper into area that Taipei goverment consider as their territory. Remember when Taiwan media cry about PLAAF "intrude" into ADIZ? a lot of peoples angry and condemm China as aggressor. Now? no one giving a damm but PLAAF are still lurking closer bit by bit.
The importances is probably less on demonstration but more on refinement. An exercise will help out in smoothing out any undetected issues that needs adjustments or fixing.
Nations react to these events differently than individuals. Those whose governments are hijacked by the U.S. will do as they are told and will not be impacted by what China does. Those who react by observing events unfold will realistically assess the perspective powers of each country and not base their response on superficial lack of confrontation for this event.
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