I pose that question and scenario no matter how remote the possibility due to the fact that America/west are really great with cultural, political, economic, and ultimately complete subversion of a disputed place. Like the case with Ukraine's Donbass, South Korea, Japan, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Philippines and TAIWAN.
Just look at the latest hubris and incredible ignorance of this supposed "PROFESSOR" post on X:
This situation can't be allowed to go unabated as it'll seal the Fate for an armed clash with China.