🧨 China’s Taiwan Threat Is a Smokescreen – The Real Target Is America | By Ethan DC

🧨 China’s Taiwan Threat Is a Smokescreen – The Real Target Is America | By Ethan DC

While global media scrambles over China’s military drills near Taiwan, a darker and more strategic plan is unfolding right in front of us—and it’s not just about Taiwan. The reality? China’s scare tactics are aimed squarely at the United States.

Let me break this down.

🎯 Taiwan: The Convenient Distraction

For years, China has conducted regular military exercises near Taiwan, signaling an intention to take the island by force. The objective is always the same: force Taiwan into submission within 1 to 3 days of an assault. These fast-strike drills are rehearsed like clockwork. But so far, that invasion hasn't happened. Why?

Because Beijing knows that a full-scale war over Taiwan would instantly drag in the United States and its allies—something China isn't ready for… yet.

So what’s the real game?

💣 400 Missiles, One Message: “We’re Watching You, America”

During recent military exercises, China wasn’t just flying planes or sailing warships near Taiwan. This time, they brought in long-range ballistic missiles—400 of them reportedly on standby. That’s not just about Taiwan. That’s about power projection.

Let’s be clear: these weapons are being positioned with a second phase in mind—direct retaliation against U.S. military bases across the Pacific if the U.S. intervenes. From Guam to Hawaii and possibly even targets on U.S. soil, China’s drills are sending one clear message:

> “If you step in, we’re ready to strike back—hard.”

🕵️‍♂️ A Dangerous Delusion in Beijing

President Xi Jinping may think that showing military muscle around Taiwan keeps his domestic image strong and Western powers at bay. But there’s a difference between threatening Taiwan and threatening the United States.

You can scare Taiwan with a shadow. You can’t scare the U.S. with a ghost.

And that’s the miscalculation China is making. They’re trying to bluff a superpower, forgetting that history has shown: the U.S. doesn’t back down when challenged directly.

💥 What Needs to Happen Now

This situation isn't just a regional issue anymore. It’s global. If China is preparing for long-range missile warfare, it’s not just about protecting “One China.” It’s about redrawing the balance of power—with America as the main target.

It’s time for U.S. leadership to wake up and respond not just with defense—but with deterrence.

Whether you support Trump, Biden, or anyone else, this much is clear: the free world can’t afford to sleepwalk into a direct conflict with China. We need smart leadership, military readiness, and honest reporting more than ever.

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🧠 Final Thoughts from Ethan DC

We’ve entered a new era of psychological and missile-based warfare. And while everyone’s watching the Taiwan Strait, the real flashpoint may be thousands of miles away—in American waters, skies, and bases.

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This isn’t fear-mongering. This is reality.

And it's unfolding faster than anyone expected.

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