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  • "Does taking over Taiwan change the military balance between China and U.S.?" Probably not, the world is huge after all and Taiwan relatively small compared to that. Commented Feb 13, 2022 at 20:03
  • looks like you answered your own question there
    – Pete W
    Commented Feb 13, 2022 at 23:23
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    I'm pretty confident taking over Taiwan is for ideological reasons of national pride, and not for the kind of gain you're thinking of.
    – Allure
    Commented Feb 14, 2022 at 2:05
  • It removes a government which, in theory, claims to be a legitimate government of the one China. I would see a resolution of the civil war as more than just "pride" or "glory."
    – o.m.
    Commented Feb 14, 2022 at 5:28
  • @PeteW Actually I highly doubt the TSMC and First Island Chain benefits for China. Do you think you could say something more?
    – No One
    Commented Feb 14, 2022 at 19:46