The difference was that for Russia, Ukraine is next door.
But Taiwan is an island. I don't see China with a capability to make amphibious landings at Taiwan.
“I don’t see China with a capability to make amphibious landings at Taiwan.”
The WWII Germans thought that one out too over England and opted for bombing instead.
We knew amphibious landings in WWII Japan was not a cool idea, so they were nuked instead.
I have a feeling the ChiComs know better too. Their boats would be sunk half way there.