It looks more and more Pelosi is going to make the trip. So China and US are on a collision course. This is how I see the whole thing ends.
China declares no fly zone over Taiwan. Two major military exercise are to be held. One in Taiwan Strait and crosses the center line. The second one in South China Sea just south of Taiwan.
Pelosi's plane will be "intercepted and escorted" but won't be fired at. If it turns back, China declare victory and recall her forces.
If Pelosi's plane successfully landed, and while the US and Taiwan celebrate their "victory", the two PLA task forces converge and take Penghu Islands. A draw for China and the US short term wise, but a big win for China in the long term.
A big loss for Taiwan no matter what.
Exactly. That is what is going to happen.
Full blockade of Taiwan.
Then what?
Is Pelosi coming back to break the blockade all by herself as the latest and greatest American superhero?
***shudder***