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TexasTowelie

(112,167 posts)
Sat Jun 11, 2022, 02:27 AM Jun 2022

China tells US it will 'not hesitate to start war' over Taiwan - Al Jazeera



The defence chiefs of the US and China have met for the first time, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.

The Chinese Minister of Defence General Wei Fenghe says the discussions went smoothly.

Defense leaders from around the Asia-Pacific are in Singapore this week to debate the pressing security issues facing the region.
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China tells US it will 'not hesitate to start war' over Taiwan - Al Jazeera (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2022 OP
The Chinese will regret the day they invade Taiwan! PortTack Jun 2022 #1
Well, isn't this just special? Magoo48 Jun 2022 #2

PortTack

(32,765 posts)
1. The Chinese will regret the day they invade Taiwan!
Sat Jun 11, 2022, 02:31 AM
Jun 2022

Listened to retired military officer discuss- Taiwan has been preparing for a Chinese invasion for 75+ yrs! Says the shores are like a fortress and China would lose 150-200k soldiers in the first days alone just getting on the island. They also have a very strong naval force.

Magoo48

(4,709 posts)
2. Well, isn't this just special?
Sat Jun 11, 2022, 08:29 AM
Jun 2022

With huge, immediate issues of humanity’s survival pressing down upon us, two well armed bullies shaking their willies at each other. How very fucking 60s Cold War.

Shit’s embarrassing—get in the fucking game you two. Do something meaning for your people.

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