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I'm somewhat skeptical that China would attack immediately. But they're likely to move up the date and refine the contingencies.

In terms of the other issues . . .

The rulers

DO NOT CARE.

BTW, how long have you lived there?

How many well connected sorts did you have long dialogues with?

[GovernmentIsTheProblem]

"I'm somewhat skeptical that China would attack immediately. But they're likely to move up the date and refine the contingencies."

Move it up is the key word. The longer Taiwan waits, the stronger China gets.

"How many well connected sorts did you have long dialogues with?"

I know a number of Taiwanese expat business types. I also pay very close attention to Pac Rim news.