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To answer your question though, I think the U.S. could beat China virtually by itself if needed, but it really wouldn't be much of a victory since it would leave the U.S. devastated in more ways than one. With India helping it would be alot easier. But both scenarios would likely end in nuclear war.
Originally posted by xpert11
To answer your question though, I think the U.S. could beat China virtually by itself if needed, but it really wouldn't be much of a victory since it would leave the U.S. devastated in more ways than one. With India helping it would be alot easier. But both scenarios would likely end in nuclear war.
I doubt the USA could defeat China by itself for the simple reason that the US would need the use of bases in the region you cant rely on carriers for air support. I agree that a nuclear war would be the end result.
The US caould base their aircraft out of Taiwan, Japan, and south Korea.
Originally posted by rapier28
Yes, you are correct xpert.
Based on current trends, it is likely that only Japan will let the US use their airfields. The U.S will have to fly out of Guam in all likelyhood.
(Even the Japanese airfields will be touch and go, China has said that if any B52's etc, lifts of an airfield, that airfield will be bombed)
Originally posted by rapier28
The question on Taiwan is not that it won't let U.S use it's airfields, Taiwan would most likely be taken within a week. Holding it is another matter.
As for Korea, the NK problem would long be solved unless Taiwan decides to declare independence before the olympics. (even then, some predict that the NK regime would capitulate). Roh has said that the U.S would not be allowed to use S.K bases in the event of Taiwan.
Japan would let U.S use it's bases, but China would bomb Japanese bases that let planes fly out of it. Japan has even admitted that. Sorry, no link, didn't get the info from net.
Originally posted by American Mad Man
First, they would HAVE to spend AT LEAST 3 weeks building up their forces in preperation of the attack. They would need to get all of their soldiers to port, bring all of their equipment there along with tanks and what not. Then they would need to pack a bunch of food and medical suplies.
Roh lied. All the US has to say is "OK", have fun with Kim on your own. His statement will change real fast.
But heres the problem with what you say. You say that China will bomb Japan. HOW? They don't have the airpower to beat the US airforce. They just don't. So how do they get close enough to Japan to hit it in peace time, much less all out war.
Originally posted by rapier28
China does not need 3 weeks to build up forces, It is thinking of utilizing a Soviet strategy, the OFTB attack or Out of The blue attack that will suddenly attack when performing normal practice rituals.
BTW, this is not the China of today, i'am thinking slightly ahead.
I'am assuming the NK problem is solved, most probably by China, either invading it or taking the Kim's refuge. In return, SK would ask for the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Cruise missiles, i meant, not fly over. China has said that if the planes take off to bomb targets in China, China would retaliate with Theatre missiles on the Japanese bases.
P.S. I'am not suggesting that China would win a war with the U.S, Most likely, they would not even be a war over Taiwan. If Pro-Independence forces declare independence on Taiwan, China will very likely support a coup on Taiwan.
If Taiwan ever becomes independent, the Nationalists will become nothing and they know it.