[Cronos]

On the other hand, the Taiwanese may be playing in longer terms. They've built up their ties with China's potential rival to the West -- India, both are preparing for a post American hyperpower world in 20 to 25 years. India's also pushign up ties with russia to a higher level, and both R&I would like to punish China for it's arrogance and to keep it in place, so you never know what may happen in 2025.

[Quix]

Some truth to that, imho.

HOWEVER, Assme all 3 decide to collude to shred USA's economic, political and military might . . . planning AFTER that to deal with the remaining two of them. . . .