History has also shown that wars are also started because of territorial demands that one side thinks is valid and the other thinks are not. The German invasion of Poland is a significant case in point. Crazy Adolf just wanted the Danzig corridor and thought his demand was perfectly reasonable. He did not think that Britain and France would have an objection as they had let him have all his other demands. China thinks the same about Taiwan but this time the West is making it clear that an invasion of Taiwan will have consequences. Carazy Adolf was aiming for a major war in 1943 so China's grab for Taiwan will be determined by their timetable and when they think the PLA can take and hold Taiwan. Personally I think it will be in 2049 as that will be the centenary of the establishment of the PRC and atone for the century of shame that is a part of the CCPs grievance with the West. As 1939 showed however a miscalculation of another countries intent can destroy any carefully laid out strategy.