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Experts put China’s next military move as roughly a 70% chance, vs 30% for Taiwan
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5379824-china-wants-to-invade-siberia-not-taiwan
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/07/03/where-do-borders-need-to-be-redrawn/why-china-will-reclaim-siberia
China could seize Russian Siberia about as quickly and easily as Russia seized Crimea. If Russia balks, then China could just cut them off and strong arm North Korea to do the same.
Insightful deep dive into Chinese military doctrine. Sun Tzu’s Art of War would suggest a surprise attack into Russia, retrieving lands seized during the Opium Wars, and that Taiwan saber rattling is just a feint. Keeping Russia bogged down in Ukraine serves this purpose.
I think this is exactly the plan.
The disputed territories, with their water and energy, are certainly worth more than Taiwan, especially given that the chip fabs will go to cinder If an invasion succeeds.
Also the recent tsunami has significantly damaged the Russian naval base.
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