Originally Posted by
etudiant
Judging by the rate of evolution of China's military capacity, defending Taiwan will be increasingly problematic. Taiwan could easily go nuclear as a deterrent, but that would precipitate the crisis that no one wants, so a slow boil is more likely. .
As pragmatic Chinese, I expect the Taiwanese to return to the motherland when the price is right, irrespective of the US's wishes. Given the technology treasures Taiwan offers, that price will be high.
With Taiwan watching what's happened in Hong Kong, I respectfully disagree than Taiwan will ever voluntarily return - regardless of price.