"It is a shared aspiration of all Chinese people and in their basic interests to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and realise China's complete reunification," Xi said in a speech at the end of the session.
Far be it for me to quibble with Emperor Xi, First of His Name, about China's "sacred" territory (is that an escalation from "core" interests?), but he is confused.
If Taiwanese are really Chinese, then all Chinese don't share the aspiration of unification. Sure, the tiny population of Taiwan is a rounding error of the mainland's population, but the math is clear.
And if all Chinese truly share that aspiration, Taiwan can't possibly be part of China.
Seriously, do the Venn Diagram. It's obvious.
No matter, the official word is out to the "news" arm of the state:
A widely read Chinese state-run newspaper said on Thursday China should prepare for military action over self-ruled Taiwan, and pressure Washington over cooperation on North Korea, after the United States passed a law to boost ties with Taiwan.
Anyway, I should recall my Chinese invasion of Taiwan scenario, which would still be a good template for conquering that sacred land.
Taiwan needs to be ready to fight like Hell, 24/7, every step of the way from the air and sea to the shores and cities, because I doubt Xi would be content to let Taiwan suffer the "punishment of history" for escaping the dystopian surveillance police state that China is building.
Heck, Taiwan is certainly one part of the Asia-Pacific region that the Army--with the Marines at its side--should plan a campaign. We have an example from 75 years ago.
And let me ask Russia, are you properly worried yet that huge tracts of your Far East might become as "sacred" as Taiwan is to China?
Just what does Russia think their place in line will be if China conquers Taiwan? Russia would be smart to sell submarines to Taiwan.
