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RoeVWade

(200 posts)
Wed Jun 15, 2022, 10:16 AM Jun 2022

Taiwan not so defenseless

"The rare hint at potential retaliation didn't come from the government, but rather from Taiwan's parliamentary speaker, You Si-kun, who was one of three Taiwanese officials—along with Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and Premier Su Tseng-chang—to be sanctioned by China late last year.

Speaking at a virtual event on Sunday, You departed from Taipei's usual emphasis on defense to note that Taiwan's domestically produced Yun Feng supersonic cruise missiles could reach Beijing. The secrecy surrounding the island's missile programs means the precise capability of the Yun Feng and its current production volume have never been publicly confirmed, although experts predict a maximum effective range of 1,200 miles—putting the Chinese capital just within reach."
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I believe Taiwan breaching that giant dam would be more of a threat than whatever number of missiles they could hit Bejing with, and short of nuking the island right off, I don't think there is any guarantee China could safeguard it. *we've seen how much bombing Russia has to do to destroy a large city, and it takes quite awhile with non-nuclear munitions*




https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/china-warns-of-taiwan-demise-after-official-claims-missiles-can-hit-beijing/ar-AAYuk0K?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=aa1b06ecb02647458dece2c8773be2b9

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Ferrets are Cool

(21,106 posts)
1. It takes a lot of cojones to buck up to China
Wed Jun 15, 2022, 10:41 AM
Jun 2022

They "could" if they wanted, swat Taiwan like I swat a knat off my shoulder. I do wonder if this was anything more than one outspoken voice?

PortTack

(32,757 posts)
2. Oh no ..the Taiwanese have been preparing for war with China for 75 years and is a fortress.
Wed Jun 15, 2022, 10:52 AM
Jun 2022

According to retired vet, military expert familiar with Taiwan they are quite capable of defending themselves against China. Says the Chinese would lose 100-200k in the first day just trying to get on the island.

CPSCOTT…you can find him on YouTube and tictok

Ferrets are Cool

(21,106 posts)
3. I find that to be wishful thinking on their part. China could decimate Taiwan and never lose
Wed Jun 15, 2022, 11:05 AM
Jun 2022

a single soldier. JMO

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