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    • thats what we need right now...Bennn
    • It's an inevitability, sometime in the next 20 years...MondoMorphic
    • I think it would end up like the US invasion of Iraq. They might pull off the initial military operation, but after that it could be a complete disaster.yuekit
    • There’s a book about this. Basically due to the tides, weather and distance it’s be very hard to sustain an invasion and occupy Taiwan.shapesalad
    • Once first troops land on Taiwan, the supply and support chains to maintain them and take control of Taiwan would be very hard to setup.shapesalad
    • The Taiwan army would instantly distrust the Chinese armies supply and support network. Who would also be battling the tides and weather. Allies would alsoshapesalad
    • Help. Any troops on Taiwan would face a fearsome local population. Most guys have done time in the army due to national conscription.shapesalad
    • The mountainous inland area would be a rebels playground and very difficult for any army to take. Ask the Japanese about that.shapesalad

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