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DetroitLegalBeagle

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2. China can't invade Taiwan at a drop of a hat

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 04:45 PM

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it would require weeks, if not months, of build up that would be very obvious. Any invasion will likely come during a "training exercise" so they can try to explain the build up of troops and equipment on that. Which is why Taiwan always goes on a heightened alert during any PLA training near the island.

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Would China invade Taiwan if the US invades Iran? [View all] Renew Deal Saturday OP

Their plans for that are probably similar irrespective of US ground forces. RockRaven Saturday #1

China can't invade Taiwan at a drop of a hat DetroitLegalBeagle Saturday #2

True, but that doesn't mean that Trump would defend Taiwain Renew Deal Saturday #3

I doubt we care under current management OC375 Saturday #4

big difference... Taiwan is armed to the teeth and China might actually FAIL in an invasion. WarGamer Saturday #5