A piece of news exposed by Taiwan media released an unusual signal, on the issue of Taiwan, United States have to have a showdown in advance? The PLA's nets are ready.
A secret military train departed, and the US operation against Taiwan began?
According to Taiwan media reports, at a train station in Missouri, a freight train loaded with M1A2T main battle tanks has been shipped, and these tanks will be boarded on the west coast of United States in the future and then sail to the island of Taiwan. This means that Taiwan is about to receive the first batch of M1A2T main battle tanks that United States sell to it.
Taiwan media specifically pointed out that these combat vehicles have the familiar three-color camouflage livery, and the most conspicuous symbol is the auxiliary cooling and power supply system behind the turret, which indicates that they are equipment to be delivered to the Taiwan army.
(M1A2T Main Battle Tank)
Can these main battle tanks, which are pinned on by the island, really change the situation in the Taiwan Strait? As a result, it is clear to everyone that the high-profile hype of the Taiwan media is nothing but self-deception.
In fact, the United States sold more than a few tanks, and small actions can be described as one after another. US media broke the news that the Biden administration will provide up to $570 million in military aid to Taiwan, the largest aid so far, and this money is now waiting for the president's signature. However, these so-called aid funds will not be directly sent to the Taiwan military, but will be replaced with military supplies of corresponding value. In other words, nominally a huge amount of military aid, but the actual ones that are in hand may be some "rags".
What's more, many of the previous military aid equipment of the United States were damp and moldy bulletproof vests and expired ammunition. Not only are those old materials unusable, but they also need to spend more maintenance and repair costs. Is such "military aid" really credible?
At the same time, representatives of 26 United States manufacturers of unmanned aerial systems and anti-drone systems arrived in Taiwan, vowing to promote cooperation. But digging into the reasons behind it, United States so-called "cooperation" is actually to turn Taiwan into its own parts suppliers and foundries.
(United States The equipment delivered to the Taiwan army is moldy)
In this way, Taiwan manufacturers earn only some bits and pieces, and the majority of profits are still fished out by United States manufacturers, and Taiwan is regarded as a "big wronged head".
Regardless of United States real purpose, it is undeniable that the collusion between the United States and Taiwan will only make the situation in the Taiwan Strait more complicated and tense.
The PLA's net has been cast, just waiting for the US military to drill it
No matter how much United States toss, the PLA has already formed an all-round and overwhelming strategic advantage over the Taiwan by virtue of its strong military strength.
Even if the U.S. military really wants to help a large amount of equipment, we have a way to deal with it. As long as the navy and coast guard patrols around Taiwan Island are strengthened, it will be enough to deal with these small actions of the United States.
(PLA ships fire)
After all, Taiwan is an island, and large items such as weapons and equipment can only rely on sea transportation. Once we exercise strict control over the surrounding waters, even the most advanced US-style weapons will not be able to reach the Taiwan military smoothly, and no matter how powerful they are, it will be in vain.
Some people may be worried, we haven't done this before, will it work? Through one actual combat exercise after another, the PLA has long been able to cast a wide net in the Taiwan Strait, and the US military will not even want to enter Taiwan Island with a single gun. For example, in the "Joint Sword-2024A" exercise, the PLA and the coast guard have conducted coordinated exercises, covering verification and identification, warning and dispersal. This fully demonstrates the mainland's determination and ability to carry out regular patrols in the waters around Taiwan Island.
After the exercise, mainland coast guard vessels continued to conduct regular patrols in the waters east of Taiwan Island. All these signs show that the mainland is gradually expanding the scope and intensity of law enforcement patrols, and once the law enforcement authority is established, it will be legal and reasonable to carry out boarding inspections and interception actions against illegal transport vessels.
(Mainland coast guard ships carry out operations east of Taiwan Island)
In general, United States' military assistance and cooperation with Taiwan seems to be fanfare, but in fact it is of limited significance. No matter how much US-made equipment is purchased on the island, it will be difficult to change its strategic disadvantage. On the mainland, by continuously strengthening patrols and control over the waters around Taiwan Island, it will effectively curb the substantial impact of these military aids. As long as we make thorough preparations, no interference by foreign forces can change the inseparable history and reality of the two sides of the strait.