My guess: lots of bluster, maybe some sanctions. They know that any open aggression, up to and including a full-scale invasion of the island, is their final resort if things are spiraling out of...
My guess: lots of bluster, maybe some sanctions. They know that any open aggression, up to and including a full-scale invasion of the island, is their final resort if things are spiraling out of their control. A visit by the highest-ranking member of Congress, while significant, is not on the same scale as, say, full diplomatic recognition.
China's hands are tied until they can get all their oil and natural gas by land. Right now an absolutely massive amount of their energy comes by sea through the Straight of Malacca. If China...
China's hands are tied until they can get all their oil and natural gas by land. Right now an absolutely massive amount of their energy comes by sea through the Straight of Malacca. If China attacked Taiwan, the US would blockade the passageway and the country would have to resort to extreme gas and oil rationing within 90 days, likely sooner, all while trying to fuel a likely massive war effort in the South China Sea.
Nancy Pelosi: Why I’m leading a congressional delegation to Taiwan (Links to speaker.gov)
Anyone have any guesses on what the response will be from China? More sanctions? Bomb a city?
My guess: lots of bluster, maybe some sanctions. They know that any open aggression, up to and including a full-scale invasion of the island, is their final resort if things are spiraling out of their control. A visit by the highest-ranking member of Congress, while significant, is not on the same scale as, say, full diplomatic recognition.
China's hands are tied until they can get all their oil and natural gas by land. Right now an absolutely massive amount of their energy comes by sea through the Straight of Malacca. If China attacked Taiwan, the US would blockade the passageway and the country would have to resort to extreme gas and oil rationing within 90 days, likely sooner, all while trying to fuel a likely massive war effort in the South China Sea.