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Originally posted by BlackJackal
I have been thinking for quite some time about the militarization of China and what it means for the future of foreign policy.
All the while China is quietly building a war machine.
Originally posted by sminkeypinkey
Perhaps a little look at the comparitive military budgets would be in order?
I think you'll find it's not China bloating out the 'defence' budget like there is no tomorrow.
Originally posted by BlackJackal
I honestly don't think at this point there is any way to avoid a future confrontation with China and I think the US's best bet is to allow, and promote, the militirization of Japan.
What is everyones thoughts on this?
Allow Japan to re-militirize Japan and China hate each other and Japan is the US’s greatest ally in Eastern Asia but, doing so would more than likely cause China to militarize at an even greater rate and maybe even cut off all diplomatic relations and may even ally with North Korea and possibly Iran, maybe just maybe Russia.
Heavily Fortify Taiwan with US military Not sure if this is a great option or not because the US may just put units in Taiwan and have them wiped out anyways. This also has the possibility of leading to increased Chinese militarization.
Move Troops into India, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan Not even sure if this is feasible. India probably will not agree because we just sold jets to Pakistan. Not Sure about the other two. This also could lead to greater Chinese militarization and possibly a greater problem.
Originally posted by rogue1
IIf the Chinese are defeated over Taiwan this will just make them redouble thier efforts in the future. Losing face is unacceptable and they have very long memories.
I believe that when China is sufficiently capable they will exact some type of revenge from Japan for what had transpired in WW2 and the years before.
most opinions here are really pathetic!
Originally posted by Seekerof
True, true, sminkeypinkey.
The concern in this case is proximity and projection of power to and within a region.
In the case of China and Taiwan, China holds the cards.
China would have to likely consider a Japan [being seen as a regional influence and military power] and US joint [7th Fleet, bases in Japan, and Philippines] response.
IMHO, China stills holds sway as they have the proximity and projection of power advantage.
seekerof