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Originally Posted by Blademaster
Does anyone think that China is doing the same thing to Taiwan as it did to India, the pearl in a string strategy? I mean the Chinese leaders do want Taiwan back in the fold of China and they have a strategy of going about it. First they are internationally isolating Taiwan and then building economic contacts and links within Taiwan to the point where it would be sheer suicidal for Taiwan to break off the links as it would mean a massive decline in its GDP and lifestyle.
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I hold that this is the real mechanism of re-unifaction.
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Another thing to consider: What if the PLA sent the soldiers over in Taiwan in plain view and in plain sight? For example, under the guise of tourism, tens of thousands of non-uniformed soldiers are flown to Taiwan on commercial flights and meet up with their superiors in designated spots. Under the guise of going on tours to visit sights and visit families, they pick up weapons. They make near suicidal attacks on the central, regional, and divisional headquarters, incapicitating the leadership and leaving the army rudderless sowing confusion and chaos. Also they commandeer several ships and ram them into the few naval ships that Taiwan has, effectively immobilizing the naval fleet for a period of time in which under this timeframe, the PLA launchs its sea borne assault on the beach.
How many troops would it take to secure a port? It goes without saying that uou need the element of surprise
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The simple answer is thousands of men, as OoE pointed out without mass such attack is not sustainable once a RoC heavy units move in. Plus it only takes a few ideologists in the invaders ranks to tip off the defenders. Taipai isn't ruled by Stalin so military age men with demonstratable skills and knowledge showing up and saying the Chinese are coming in the days before hand is a huge risk. The RoCA would only have to roll up one safe house to know that truth.