Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(119,833 posts)
Tue Mar 11, 2025, 08:51 PM Mar 11

How China could take Taiwan without firing a shot - CaspianReport



China's military leadership is increasingly seeking ways to strangle Taiwan’s economy as an alternative to all-out war.
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
How China could take Taiwan without firing a shot - CaspianReport (Original Post) TexasTowelie Mar 11 OP
Yes China has learned a hard lesson watching Russia screw up. Irish_Dem Mar 11 #1
China needs to take Taiwan intact. House of Roberts Mar 11 #2
There is a way they can do it? Irish_Dem Mar 11 #3

Irish_Dem

(67,289 posts)
1. Yes China has learned a hard lesson watching Russia screw up.
Tue Mar 11, 2025, 08:58 PM
Mar 11

They will find another way to take over Taiwan.

House of Roberts

(5,950 posts)
2. China needs to take Taiwan intact.
Tue Mar 11, 2025, 09:16 PM
Mar 11

Putin didn't care if there was infrastructure or people on the land he wants.

Entirely different military objectives. Not much to learn from Russia's mistakes.

Irish_Dem

(67,289 posts)
3. There is a way they can do it?
Tue Mar 11, 2025, 09:20 PM
Mar 11

A variation of Putin's invasion plan.

Install as many Xi puppets into high office in Taiwan.
Use propaganda to convince some of the Taiwan populace to be pro-China.
So when Xi invades it is a civil war, not an invasion.

Send in Chinese troops to Taipei, kill or capture top Taiwan leadership.
Take over all communication and airports in Taipei.

Send in more troops and supplies. All of it will be over quickly?

Trump won't interfere.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Foreign Affairs»How China could take Taiw...