34 - Could China Conquer Taiwan?

<p>Xi has thrown down the gauntlet and stated that Taiwan will return to the Peoples Republic of China by 2049, whether Taiwan wants it or not. So now a countdown timer has started, and Taiwan scrambles to prepare for what Beijing may throw at it. Should they build a large navy? Should they try and push the Chinese back into sea fighting on the beaches? Should the Taiwanese retreat to the jungles and fight a bloody insurgency from there?<br /> <br /> We ask our expert panel what strategy Taiwan is likely to take, and whether or not it is likely to be effective against the entire PLA.<br /> <br /> This weeks panel<br /> Eric Gomez (CATO Institute)<br /> Sheena Chestnut Greitens (University of Texas)<br /> Robert D Kaplan (Geopolitics Author)<br /> <br /> More info at - <a href= "http://www.theredlinepodcast.com">www.theredlinepodcast.com</a><br /> <br /> Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod<br /> Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus</p>