The US military can defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan: Gen. Milley

[Trango Towers]

"I can assure you that we have the capabilities if there were political decisions made in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act," said Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in response to the senator.


Milley told senators on Thursday taking Taiwan by force would be no easy feat for China's People Liberation Army.

"If you're talking about a military invasion in Taiwan, crossing the straits, the Taiwan straits with a sizable military force to seize an island the size of Taiwan against the military that they have, and the population that they have, that's an extraordinarily complex and difficult operation if, against an unopposed force, that's a very hard thing to do," Milley said.

But Hawley pushed the general on whether the US could militarily block an invasion of Taiwan if Taipei could not resist on its own.

"Yes," Milley replied.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/11/asia/us-military-focus-china-intl-hnk/index.html

They think China is Iraq after 10 years of sanctions

 

[Trango Towers]

Your logic is stupid. Milley is the top General of the US Armed Forces. He’s not a politician and has no ability to make political decisions.

You are an idiot that buys anything your dumbass government peddles. Fools are easily led

 

[Oldman1]

These are political hearings for public consumption. This was held to reduce the noise and doubts about US capabilities since botched Afghan exits. Selected group of vetted senators are already briefed behind close doors about the real cost of Taiwan adventure.

After running war games over Taiwan, Director of Intelligence (PACOM) came to conclusion, that Chinese strategy will be of Shock and awe. Once Chinese made the decision to invade, they will come after Taiwan like a mad man with an axe.

US has already informed Chinese side that if war happens to break out in pacific there is nothing off the table (referring to Nukes). The Idea is ambiguity of madness . If Chinese were to act like a mad man with an axe, expect much crazier mad man with an axe on the other side of Pacific. (US will not hesitate to use tactical or conventional Nukes).

Question isn’t about can US stop the invasion, The real question here is, Do you think US Govt, establishment, and the public are ready and willing to start a nuclear war for a small Island (That is a foreign land)? And the answer is quite clear, No.

Sure US credibility and stature will further be dinged, but this is a small price compare to losing aircraft carriers in pacific and end up into a slippery slope toward exchange of nuclear weapons.

Question is will China start a nuclear war over Taiwan?

 

[FuturePAF]

China already has thousands of short range ballistic missiles and rocket artillery that can hit Taiwan from Chinese mainland.

*I meant to say Hundreds if not Thousands of CB-90 class boats for the invasion

also, the indirect was about boat and helicopter crews taking out tactical targets of opportunity (like vehicles, infantry positions, concealed bunkers, critical infrastructure on the way to an objective), like an armored force moving across the battlefield. Remember it may take a ship 6 hours to cross the 100 mile wide straits; lots of targets of opportunity can present themselves along the way at the beachhead

Some of these CB-90 may even be equipped with HQ-17 Tor type systems for self protection for the invasion force.

These armed CB-90 Boats could cover helicopters landings.

 

[Beast]

CN will even surrender if US slap 100% tariff on all CN's goods export to US like what Trump want . US can defeat CN easily without firing a bullet

Go ahead and slap 100% tariff. China are waiting. Don't make us wait too long

Question is will China start a nuclear war over Taiwan?

The question is , will US start a nuclear war over a small little Taiwan?

US citizens are not willing to perish for Taiwan but Chinese citizen are... You want to play nuclear. Bring it on. The most all of us died over Taiwan. You make the choice. If US just watch PRC takeover Taiwan and do nothing. I can assure, the world still goes on and life will still be usual.

 

[Goritoes]

I hope the General also tell us what is his plan if China decides to use its nuclear weapons? so now we have to die because of a tiny Island of Taiwan because of the ego of two large super powers ? Pathetic

 

[casual]

*I meant to say Hundreds if not Thousands of CB-90 class boats for the invasion

also, the indirect was about boat and helicopter crews taking out tactical targets of opportunity (like vehicles, infantry positions, concealed bunkers, critical infrastructure on the way to an objective), like an armored force moving across the battlefield. Remember it may take a ship 6 hours to cross the 100 mile wide straits; lots of targets of opportunity can present themselves along the way at the beachhead

Some of these CB-90 may even be equipped with HQ-17 Tor type systems for self protection for the invasion force.

These armed CB-90 Boats could cover helicopters landings.

it only takes 6 minutes for a missile to reach Taiwan from mainland China.

 

[Genghis khan1]

Question is will China start a nuclear war over Taiwan?

Question has already been answered by very determined Xi Jinping. Most analysts believe, by 2025. Issue of Taiwan is not just about unification. China needs a strategic defense line, an unsinkable outpost/landmass to protect its main land.

 

[gambit]

it only takes 6 minutes for a missile to reach Taiwan from mainland China.

And vice versa.

The question is , will US start a nuclear war over a small little Taiwan?

No, but the US will arm Taiwan enough to either force China to back off or go nuclear.

 

[大汉奸柳传志]

Milley is the top General of the US Armed Forces. He’s not a politician and has no ability to make political decisions.

clearly that didn‘t age well

 

[Oldman1]

Question has already been answered by very determined Xi Jinping. Most analysts believe, by 2025. Issue of Taiwan is not just about unification. China needs a strategic defense line, an unsinkable outpost/landmass to protect its main land.

No its about taking control of the Pacific Ocean.

 

[Genghis khan1]

No its about taking control of the Pacific Ocean.

Not necessarily. Right now US is on China’s door step. Like it or now, Chinese will do whatever it takes to take control of Taiwan and disputed Japanese islands, situated Infront of their mainland.

 

[K_Bin_W]

Just like the US defeated Chinese invasion of Ladakh last year?

And of NoKo and Nam, I am sure US will do wonders again.. lol

Sounds like you can’t handle reality. He clearly stated the US has the capabilities it needs to defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Care to test US?

Thats easy, Taiwan can declare independence become full-fledged UN member, and call China's bluff once and for all. See it was so easy.

 

[Oldman1]

Not necessarily. Right now US is on China’s door step. Like it or now, Chinese will do whatever it takes to take control of Taiwan and disputed Japanese islands, situated Infront of their mainland.

No its really necessary, China really does want to control the Pacific Ocean, taking Taiwan is the way to go because it gives the country easy access to the ocean.

 

[nahtanbob]

Sounds like you can’t handle reality. He clearly stated the US has the capabilities it needs to defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Care to test US?

can you spell chicken ?