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China State Media: 'Military Showdown Will Come' if Taiwan, U.S. Don't Change Course
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Posted on 11/06/2021 11:39:41 AM PDT by RomanSoldier19

As tensions persist between the U.S. and China over the future of Taiwan, Chinese state media has warned a "military showdown will come" and described the possible scenario as "a life-and-death struggle" between the nations.

The Global Times, which is published by the ruling Chinese Communist Party, shared the opinion article on Friday after U.S. military officials have increasingly warned about China's threat to Taiwan's autonomy. The editorial highlighted remarks from U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, who expressed concern this past week about the "rapid expansion" of China's navy.

Taiwan, an island nation, is claimed by China under its "one country, two systems" constitutional principle. However, the democratically-run East Asian country has operated with autonomy and the support of the U.S. for decades. In recent years, analysts have increasingly warned that Beijing could move militarily to take control of the island by force.

"We need to make the US aware that no matter what threats it poses or forces it uses, China's reunification will eventually happen. Setting stumbling blocks to reunification across the Straits would mean a fundamental confrontation," The Global Times editorial cautioned.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 202111; ccp; chinataiwan; prc; taiwan; threats; us
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To: SmokingJoe

That’s Dementia Joe and Milley following CCP orders and counting the traitor bribery cash flowing right there into their hidden offshore accounts.

Just after they do their usual surrendering they will get a bonus.


21 posted on 11/06/2021 12:20:06 PM PDT by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran )
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To: RomanSoldier19

bkmk


22 posted on 11/06/2021 12:31:50 PM PDT by sauropod
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To: SaveFerris

If Trump was still President, they’d just keep quiet and bide their time, as they’ve done, until we elected a weak and empty-headed leader, to make their move. And they will. And we’ll get our collective asses kicked if we try to defend Taiwan. There goes all our semiconductor chips...


23 posted on 11/06/2021 12:39:36 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: RomanSoldier19

Easy fix. The Chicoms attempt an invasion of Taiwan, a 5MT weapon goes off about a kilometer behind the Five Gorges Dam.

The supersonic wave of radioactive live steam destroying China’s industrial heart would be a bonus.

And for bonus points, use a rehabilitated old Soviet nuke. .


24 posted on 11/06/2021 12:50:47 PM PDT by Salgak (You're in Strange Hands with Tom Stranger. . . .)
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To: RomanSoldier19

Don’t worry, the manicures will be flawless and the trannies will be top notch.
They’ll die horribly in conflict with China, but at least they’ll be diverse and inclusive.


25 posted on 11/06/2021 1:02:43 PM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same. )
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To: packagingguy

Yep. See other discussions on FR about Chinese military capability. The sweet spot is 2023-24.


26 posted on 11/06/2021 1:34:10 PM PDT by Rinnwald
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To: central_va
Your right! After Red China destroys all of our ports on the west coast we wont be able to bring in anything from the Pacific rim countries.

Another point to your position is that it will put and end to the scum on the west coast once and for all.

Just think, LA, and vicinity would be gone as would San Fran, Seattle and their areas.

27 posted on 11/06/2021 1:54:47 PM PDT by crz
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To: Rinnwald

The sweet spot is 2023-2024

I was wondering where people thought it might be.


28 posted on 11/06/2021 1:55:22 PM PDT by TalBlack (We have a Christian duty and a patriotic duty. God help us.)
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To: Rinnwald

Especially during the campaign season prior to the next POTUS election.


29 posted on 11/06/2021 1:56:14 PM PDT by crz
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To: Rinnwald

My bad..I thought I had read 2022 to 2024.

Your spot on!


30 posted on 11/06/2021 1:57:11 PM PDT by crz
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To: RomanSoldier19

I wonder what China would do if America hit its invasion flotilla with a nuke somewhere between the Chinese mainland and the nation of Taiwan?

(FR should have a style guide were referred to Taiwan as a nation)


31 posted on 11/06/2021 2:11:42 PM PDT by WMarshal ("Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither.")
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To: SmokingJoe

The Alphabet Navy helicopters will still go round and round though!


32 posted on 11/06/2021 2:12:54 PM PDT by WMarshal ("Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither.")
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To: Salgak
"Easy fix. The Chicoms attempt an invasion of Taiwan, a 5MT weapon goes off about a kilometer behind the Five Gorges Dam.

The supersonic wave of radioactive live steam destroying China’s industrial heart would be a bonus.

And for bonus points, use a rehabilitated old Soviet nuke. .xxxx"

_____________

Now that is Doom Porn that I can appreciate!

33 posted on 11/06/2021 2:17:15 PM PDT by WMarshal ("Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither.")
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To: packagingguy

That’s what I’ve been thinking....China won’t make a move until after the Winter Olympics.


34 posted on 11/06/2021 2:55:33 PM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (Donald J. Trump is my president, not the Commander-in-Thief, brain-dead Joseph Stolen)
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To: carriage_hill

Yeah.....To all you wrote..... 😞


35 posted on 11/06/2021 3:43:17 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
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To: carriage_hill

The Chicoms needn’t worry.

Brandon casually sacrificed an undetermined number of American and Afghan allies to the comforts of the Taliban.

A likewise undetermined number of US oligarchs and politicians, beginning with Brandon himself, profit so well from their corrupted businesses, the Chicoms risk nothing from conquering Taiwan and murdering its leaders.

Along the way of transforming America, Bammy and his butt-boy will transform the world.


36 posted on 11/06/2021 4:05:18 PM PDT by Jacquerie (ArticleVBlog.com)
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To: Salgak

I just wonder do some of you actually believe this stuff, that we would nuke China and kill their civilians with floods, and they wouldn’t nuke us in return?


37 posted on 11/06/2021 5:23:43 PM PDT by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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To: crz
After Red China destroys all of our ports

Sorry but your point is lame. It isn't about physically destroying our west coast ports. Traditionally warring countries don't trade with each other DUH!!!

38 posted on 11/06/2021 8:21:01 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: carriage_hill
There goes all our semiconductor chips...

Not forever. If we erect trade tariffs, invest in chip manufacturing and make chips here like we did 20 years ago, we will be fine. It will take few years to get there but it would be well worth it.

39 posted on 11/06/2021 8:23:35 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: Williams

All I know is the chances of a nuclear war is zero point zero.


40 posted on 11/06/2021 8:25:20 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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