World War III

Shoplifter · 11-20-2003

Did anyone notice the visit to Vietnam by a US Naval Vessel this week? Vietnam is a traditional enemy of the Chinese. I wonder why that is happening....

There is no way China can take Taiwan by force of arms. The strait is a great distance across and it would not be possible to maintain an invading force at such distance if the US intervenes or even if it does not.

As well the Chinese military budget is much less than even that of Japan. They are just not set up to actually pursue a war. And if they should do it and lose it would be the end of the party...Too much at risk.

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11-20-2003	#1
Shoplifter Members Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14	Did anyone notice the visit to Vietnam by a US Naval Vessel this week? Vietnam is a traditional enemy of the Chinese. I wonder why that is happening.... There is no way China can take Taiwan by force of arms. The strait is a great distance across and it would not be possible to maintain an invading force at such distance if the US intervenes or even if it does not. As well the Chinese military budget is much less than even that of Japan. They are just not set up to actually pursue a war. And if they should do it and lose it would be the end of the party...Too much at risk.