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Old 05-02-2005, 23:28 PM   #57 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Anoop C
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What would the US' and Taiwan's reaction be to a Chinese missile attack on unihabited parts of Taiwan, purely as a shot across the bow? No invasion forces, no air attacks, merely a few missiles followed by the warning to integrate or face more such attacks at a time of China's choosing? Will the Taiwanese and the USN respond in kind?

Thanks in advance.
It would push the TW towards at least an independence movement and the US would have no choice but to support.
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