The notion that they're going to re-enforce Taliban forces is pure fiction. They're securing the border, that's all. Not an unusual event when a neighboring country is going to war
If the Chinese are going to do anything as a result of this war, they're going to invade Taiwan at the height of the conflict. Then it's World War III.
If the Chinese are going to do anything as a result of this war, they're going to invade Taiwan at the height of the conflict. Then it's World War III.
And I CERTAINLY hope you're wrong about the WWIII thing! At least until I get back! ;-)
As did others. This is non-controversial.
The notion that they're going to re-enforce Taliban forces is pure fiction.
A bit extreme. Most unlikely, highly doubtfull, etc... would be a better choice of words, I think, than "pure fiction."
They're securing the border, that's all. Not an unusual event when a neighboring country is going to war
Agree, except with the "that's all" comment.
That is not all. Watching their border is the basic aspect. But this operation is a gold mine for the PLA. They can be near the action taken by the US. It is an intelligence bonanza for them to observe and eavesdrop so closely.
That aspect has to be as high on their list as securing their border, because the border, even in all this, is not going to be much less secure.
Second, they are scavengers for US technology. One of the things the Taliban did for them recently was to give them unexploded US missiles from Clinton's strike a few years ago.
In this current ONE operation they are surely hoping to get more. This is where troops in Afghanistan would come in to play, if there are any.
If the Chinese are going to do anything as a result of this war, they're going to invade Taiwan at the height of the conflict. Then it's World War III.
Which actually is the point of this "pure fiction" article. I am not saying I accept it or believe it. In fact I don't believe the PLA is moving in to Afghanistan to provide military support for the Taliban. I am more inclined to say about that what you said, that it is pure fiction (or highly unlikely, see above).
Yet, as far as the fictional story goes, the idea is that by prolonging the US effort there it makes Taiwan an easier target for them.
I don't think they will attack Taiwan, nor do I think they are in Afghanistan.
But, some PLA special forces very well could be their as part of intelligence operations, to learn about the US military capabilities and to get whatever hardware they can get.
The bigger question on this is, why is China not overtly with us?
Why can we not fly over their territory or use their bases? And, why don't they also join use militarily as Britain has, and other nations will or have. Even japan is taking a role.
Why not China?
Until questions like this are answered there is no reason to make excuses for the ChiComs, even if a report like this is most unlikely to be accurate.