By John Q. Hosedrinker Newly obtained documents reveal a deepening military collaboration between Russia and China. Russia has committed to training and equipping a Chinese airborne battalion, suggesting a significant transfer of military expertise. This includes sharing knowledge on airdropping armored vehicles, which analysts believe could enhance China’s capabilities in potential operations, specifically those involving Taiwan. This cooperation highlights the evolving strategic partnership between the two nations.
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Russia is helping prepare China to attack Taiwan, documents suggest. This is a claim that, if true, throws a wrench into the already complex geopolitical gears. It’s like watching a movie where the supposed experts on “how to win” are the same ones bumbling around and tripping over their own feet. The irony is practically palpable. If China *is* taking advice from Russia on how to invade Taiwan, the situation is almost comical. Considering Russia’s track record in Ukraine, this could be the biggest case of the blind leading the blind since…well, since Russia invaded Ukraine.
The idea that Russia is sharing its expertise in things like airdropping armored vehicles feels like a punchline. It’s like giving a cooking lesson with the menu being “how to burn water.” What exactly does Russia, with its struggles in Ukraine, bring to the table here? Their invasion planning and execution skills seem questionable at best. Maybe they are teaching China what *not* to do? “Here’s how we failed to take Kyiv in three days, and you should absolutely avoid these pitfalls.”
From what I can gather, it’s not simply about sharing military strategies. Russia has allegedly agreed to equip and train a Chinese airborne battalion, and share its expertise in airdropping armored vehicles. The fact is that these actions don’t necessarily mean China is on the verge of invading. China has multiple ways to bring Taiwan under its control. But as the article pointed out China doesn’t risk the entirety of its internal, and world market for that little island. Why risk everything? All of their other claims and mafia like hustling would become impossible because the husle-ees now can use force. China and Taiwan are married to each other whether either side likes that or not.
China and Russia’s cooperation in military matters is not new. The two countries have a shared history of sharing military information. However, the details of what is being shared, and the implications of that sharing, are what add tension to the relationship. If Russia is providing China with knowledge and resources to potentially attack Taiwan, the impact could have global consequences. It will also be a disaster for both countries.
Many people are looking at this with a healthy dose of skepticism, and I can’t say I blame them. Russia’s military performance in Ukraine is… well, it’s not exactly been a masterclass. Their efforts have gone on for years destroying a lot of their military capabilities. Why would China, with a far more robust economy and military, need any help in that regard? It’s like asking the kid who failed art class to give you pointers on painting the Mona Lisa.
China, has a much larger military. It is also facing a much more complex invasion. An amphibious assault on Taiwan is dramatically different from the type of conflict Russia has been engaged in. It would be far more intricate and logistically demanding. China has a much larger military, far more logistics, and a great deal more money.
There is no single answer to why China might, or might not, invade Taiwan. But, it’s clear, that Russia is helping China, and there is no telling what impact that has on this relationship.