Originally Posted by
highflyer40
Have you ever been to Taiwan? The people would rather die than go back to being part of China. The problem is mainland China is also of the same mindset in reverse. They will do everything to reabsorb Taiwan. When that happens the rest of the world will make lots of noise but in the end do nothing.
It may be that the Taiwanese would prefer to die rather than live under Xi's rule, but if so, they need to get a nuclear deterrent and make it public.
Otherwise, your forecast is likely correct.
I might add that there does not appear to be crushing anxiety in Taiwan, the news reports I've seen indicate the drought is getting more attention than the threat of a Chinese invasion.