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Xi Jinping To Declare War On Japan?

#1

Taiwan president eats sushi as China bans Japanese seafood
Xi Jinping To Declare War On Japan?

Taiwan president eats sushi as China bans Japanese seafood Xi Jinping To Declare War On Japan?
#2

50%+ confident that WWIII will start in this decade

50%+ confident that WWIII will start in this decade
#3

Not this one. The next one: 2030/2039

Not this one. The next one: 2030/2039
#4

I hope a war doesnt start over a sushi

I hope a war doesnt start over a sushi
#5

@DogyBrown said in #4:

I hope a war doesnt start over a sushi

I'm sure it happens all the time, I myself once started a war over a simple plate of chips. As the Snickers ad says: "You're not you when you're hungry"

@DogyBrown said in #4: > I hope a war doesnt start over a sushi I'm sure it happens all the time, I myself once started a war over a simple plate of chips. As the Snickers ad says: "You're not you when you're hungry"
#6

Xi Jinping has not invaded Taiwan despite China opposing Taiwan for decades.
I highly doubt China is going to invade Japan for supporting a country that China has not even attacked yet.

Xi Jinping has not invaded Taiwan despite China opposing Taiwan for decades. I highly doubt China is going to invade Japan for supporting a country that China has not even attacked yet.
#7

1 Taiwan isn't a country, it a province of China that does not recognise the legitimacy/authority of the CCP government in Beijing.
2 the Beijing government so far is inclined to accomplish reunification through peaceful negotiations. they sometimes use aggressive military exercises to remind Taiwan just how fragile their osition is, but so far no invasion
3 China has nothing to gain by invading Japan.

1 Taiwan isn't a country, it a province of China that does not recognise the legitimacy/authority of the CCP government in Beijing. 2 the Beijing government so far is inclined to accomplish reunification through peaceful negotiations. they sometimes use aggressive military exercises to remind Taiwan just how fragile their osition is, but so far no invasion 3 China has nothing to gain by invading Japan.
#8

Meanwhile china's entire near economy could be ground to a standstill via a blockade of the straights of malacca - I'm sure they could capture Taiwan at the cost of a million+ lives, but they would be sorely pressed to escape the consequences of such. They could probably decently pressure the US in the region of Taiwan (maybe) but not south of Malaysia.

They have a lot more to lose than to gain by fighting for Taiwan (Who is not remotely close to reunification)

Meanwhile china's entire near economy could be ground to a standstill via a blockade of the straights of malacca - I'm sure they could capture Taiwan at the cost of a million+ lives, but they would be sorely pressed to escape the consequences of such. They could probably decently pressure the US in the region of Taiwan (maybe) but not south of Malaysia. They have a lot more to lose than to gain by fighting for Taiwan (Who is not remotely close to reunification)
#9

The Chinese tried to invade Taiwan in the Ming dynasty and then again in the Qing dynasty when Ming loyalists fled there. Each time the mission was abandoned because it ran outta steam - it simply wasn't worth the effort and resources. And so it is even now - China's economy is heavily reliant on exporting stuff cheap around the world and earning worldwide condemnation/sanctions/etc. would really not be a risk worth taking. The Republic of China (Taiwan) itself has been playing it safe in politics, not pushing anything that might topple its existence. If China were to attack, it may end up as a Russia-Ukraine situation, where the smaller country receives international aid and holds out to an almost stalemate.

But with Trump likely to back off his support of Taiwan in favour of China? I wouldn't know...possibly in 2027 or later. After all, wouldn't it be nice if the mother hen could get rid of the thorn in her side?

To complicate matters further, a decent bulk of the Republic of China is made from Nationalists in a civil war not too long ago. You really expect them to just assimilate into socialism/a "communist" party?

Japan has soft power. China wouldn't dare. But Taiwan? Maybe...though I doubt anyone really thinks its worth the cost.

The Chinese tried to invade Taiwan in the Ming dynasty and then again in the Qing dynasty when Ming loyalists fled there. Each time the mission was abandoned because it ran outta steam - it simply wasn't worth the effort and resources. And so it is even now - China's economy is heavily reliant on exporting stuff cheap around the world and earning worldwide condemnation/sanctions/etc. would really not be a risk worth taking. The Republic of China (Taiwan) itself has been playing it safe in politics, not pushing anything that might topple its existence. If China were to attack, it may end up as a Russia-Ukraine situation, where the smaller country receives international aid and holds out to an almost stalemate. But with Trump likely to back off his support of Taiwan in favour of China? I wouldn't know...possibly in 2027 or later. After all, wouldn't it be nice if the mother hen could get rid of the thorn in her side? To complicate matters further, a decent bulk of the Republic of China is made from Nationalists in a civil war not too long ago. You really expect them to just assimilate into socialism/a "communist" party? Japan has soft power. China wouldn't dare. But Taiwan? Maybe...though I doubt anyone really thinks its worth the cost.
#10

Very simple solution: the leaders of China just have to improve mainland China to the extent that Taiwan elects to join.

This goes for other countries too.

By the way; why is it so important for China, that Taiwan joins, that a war is acceptabe? How much would the lives of the population improve? For the Chinese? For the Taiwanese?

Why all the quotes?

Very simple solution: the leaders of China just have to improve mainland China to the extent that Taiwan elects to join. This goes for other countries too. By the way; why is it so important for China, that Taiwan joins, that a war is acceptabe? How much would the lives of the population improve? For the Chinese? For the Taiwanese? Why all the quotes?