I don’t think the response will be what the US expects. China will not fall into the US’ trap, but their response will be devastating nevertheless. The military component will be the least important, if China even begins to flex its economic muscle on Taiwan or the US in earnest they will wish China had only invaded.
I would bet on an economic or resource response only. Something affecting a key market since most of the US economy is tied up in Chinese industry anyway. Somehow Russia also formulated the perfect strategy to hit all the pressure points at an optimal time.
I don’t think the response will be what the US expects. China will not fall into the US’ trap, but their response will be devastating nevertheless. The military component will be the least important, if China even begins to flex its economic muscle on Taiwan or the US in earnest they will wish China had only invaded.
I would bet on an economic or resource response only. Something affecting a key market since most of the US economy is tied up in Chinese industry anyway. Somehow Russia also formulated the perfect strategy to hit all the pressure points at an optimal time.
Kick the Yankees right where it hurts. In the dollar signs.