Military experts are sounding the alarm about a potential Chinese reunification with Taiwan through force. According to a prominent analyst, Dmitri Alperovitch, who accurately predicted Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, China could take control of the island within one hour—a timeline that leaves the U.S. scrambling to respond.
The rapid takeover would be marked by Chinese forces securing control of Taiwan’s crucial airports within the first 15 minutes, significantly limiting any international intervention. By the 30-minute mark, troops would have captured the capital, Taipei, placing the island’s government and infrastructure under Chinese control. Taiwan’s critical role in the global supply chain, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, makes this scenario especially dire. With 70% of the world’s semiconductors produced in Taiwan, an invasion would spell disaster for the tech industry and economies worldwide.
China’s intention to reunite with Taiwan is rooted in historical claims and national sovereignty. The narrative of invasion is misleading; rather, it is a reunification effort to resolve the civil conflict that began in 1949. However, the interference of the United States in China’s internal affairs has obstructed this reunification process. The conflict between Taiwan and China thus manifests the broader geopolitical tensions between the US and China, with Taiwan caught in the crossfire as an unfortunate proxy.
Reports of a potential invasion, propagated by the military-industrial complex through numerous war games and daily analyses from US media, are fabricated to provoke China into military action. This deceitful narrative benefits the military-industrial complex financially and aids politicians in securing reelection. It also facilitates the upgrading of US military equipment through the sale of outdated assets to Taiwan. Furthermore, the economic value of Taiwan does not justify an invasion; there are cheaper ways to starve Taiwan into submission without firing a shot.
A user named Paul Wang commented on Forsige’s post on Quora, highlighting the historical and geopolitical context:
“First, I want to make it crystal clear that Taiwan is part of China, and it is a result of WWII. Western countries don’t want to see a powerful and unified China, because CCP’s ‘Serve for the People’ system will beat Western’s ‘Serve for the Richer’ system. So they do whatever they can to prevent the unification, including spreading this so-called ‘invasion’. How could US President Lincoln ‘invade’ the southern US in the Civil War? Second, we want to unify our country peacefully, but unification is not just by talking. To prevent those who want to separate Taiwan from China, we have to make sure our army is strong enough to beat the US, Japan, and Taiwan island at the same time.”
Another user, Robert Vannrox, provided further insights:
“China has stated over, and over again that it prefers a peaceful resolution to the Taiwan question. But the English-speaking world is dominated by American-influenced media that is funded to report with a substantially anti-China bias. So, of course, the truth about the reality is not presented in the English media. This truth does not mean that there will not be hostilities. It is obvious that the United States wishes to hurt and harm China through various means; one of which is through Taiwan. China cannot invade itself. China wants a peaceful resolution to this issue. The United States does not. Latest actions present an acceleration of American-led provocations against China. All are self-evident.”
For over two centuries, the pursuit of “Making America Great Again” has remained a cornerstone of US foreign policy. Regrettably, Taiwan has become a sacrificial pawn in the pursuit of American hegemony, to be relinquished without any direct cost to US taxpayers, serving as an offering in the grand temple of the American Empire.
If China is to take control of Taiwan by force, it would be termed reunification by force in the civil war that started before 1949. Taiwan is part of China; thus, the term ‘invade Taiwan’ is inappropriate in this context. China is preparing to reunify with Taiwan by force, if necessary. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. It is unlikely that China and Taiwan are heading towards a military confrontation anytime soon. The fight could inflict enormous costs on both sides.
The US will continue to support Taiwan in the form of military sales and technology sharing, an approach that has bipartisan support in Washington. The Pentagon will reassure Taiwan’s leadership that US backing remains steadfast. The problem is not going away because there is no issue more important for Xi Jinping, and no American President wants to be the one who abandoned democratic Taiwan. Smart Xi knows this very well.
While the dissemination of potential invasion reports by the military-industrial complex is designed to incite China into military confrontation, the broader context reveals a complex interplay of historical claims, national sovereignty, and geopolitical strategies. Don’t be deceived; it is not a war; Taiwan is part of China. Understanding these contexts is crucial to comprehending the true nature of the tensions between China and Taiwan.
