Robert Kaplan, Will China Attack Taiwan?

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The author of Monsoon explains why an attack won't be necessary, and why China is just like the U.S. in the late 19th century.

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• Taiwan
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[Dimitri0809]

@popoTb

So it's similar to NATO? If a united asia makes all the decisions in their continent then china will get most of the recoginition I mean seriously who's going to stop the invasion of taiwan, I'll tell you the way, the US actually needs to do something and do it right for once. If china invades taiwan will probably expect you guys not just to arm them but to fight a long side them. Democracy needs to come to china it's the only way that country can become civilised for once.

[Dimitri0809]

@dawood2u

The USA won't die out yet, It's still got another 100 years to go, although there will be 2 military and economic superpowers this century, If the US wants to be strong they need to become a resource based economy which will help the US indeed.

[Dimitri0809]

I have a feeling the US will not win the war in taiwan, can't you idiots do anything right you couldn't help vietnam.. and your definitly not going to win the war in taiwan even though the people who support democracy are relying on you, shame on america shame..

[crazyknight2008]

all china has to do is wait till theres a serious protest in taiwain then china can go in saying they are doing it for humanitarian reasons :)

[GOTCOL]

china wouldnt risk attacking taiwan. they would have too much to lose and the whole world would look at them differently.

[herifuzhenguan3]

@popoTb You think? Please stop thinking. The only reason you keep contradicting others and "promoting" Asian Union is because it can bring you pride, or, to be precise, vanity. Asian Union is an internal affair of Asians. You Canadian are not qualified to be proud of that. Stop lying.

[dawood2u]

China is becoming the superpower, and nobody can stop them including the gradually dying U.S

[dawood2u]

@popoTb I absolutely agree with you. Why are those motherfuckers wandering in these waters. If these american pigs believe they have the right to go anywhere they want, then everybody has this right and that includes China. I hope china will be the next superpower. long live china!!!!!!!

[popoTb]

@MrEthekyaa

A UNITED ASIA WOULD PUT AN END TO THAT! NO MORE OBLIGATIONS TO ASIA IS NEEDED FROM THE U.S! NEEDLESS TO SAY I THINK ASIA IS HEADING IN THAT DIRECTION!

[MrEthekyaa]

@popoTb Because the U.S. is Taiwan's ally so they are obligated.