The US commander said ruthlessly: Once China imposes a no-fly zone over the Taiwan Strait, the US military will be forced to sink PLA warships?
Recently, Kenneth Wilsback, commander of the US Pacific Air Force, made interesting remarks in an interview. He declared that if China imposes a no-fly zone over the Taiwan Strait and takes military action, the U.S. military will quickly retaliate against the PLA. This remark not only aggravated the tension in the Taiwan Strait region, but also once again demonstrated the protesting attitude of the United States towards China.
Wellsback's confidence in the capabilities of the U.S. military comes from the LRASM anti-ship missile they have, which is an advanced ** developed by Lockheed Martin and has a range of up to 1,000 kilometers, far exceeding the interception range of ordinary shipborne air defense systems. According to American think tanks, just 2200 such missiles are enough to seriously threaten the landing fleet of the PLA.
However, is this confidence in the US military justified? Is it true that the PLA is not able to respond to this threat from the US military? The answer is clearly no. If a conflict breaks out in the Taiwan Strait, the PLA is fully capable of setting up a no-fly zone over the Taiwan Strait, and it will be difficult for US F35** fighters to break through the PLA's air defense system. The J-20 fighter jet and the Air Police 500 radar system will provide strong air support for the PLA.
At the same time, the bases and aircraft carriers of the US military will also face a serious threat from the Dongfeng missile family. Imagine if U.S. commanders were faced with the risk of losing thousands of warplanes and dozens of ships, would they easily choose to conduct military operations in the Taiwan Strait? Therefore, the US military's threat to the PLA is more of a bluff, while China has sufficient military capabilities to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In considering the potential conflict between China and the United States in the Taiwan Strait, we have to consider a more serious possibility: if a conflict breaks out, the United States itself may also be at risk. For China, the Taiwan issue is the core issue of national sovereignty, and any intervention by external forces will be regarded as a provocation and an act of war against China.
In this case, China is fully capable of using a variety of means to fight back. For example, with a long-range strike group composed of J-20 fighters, China can launch precision strikes against US military bases in **. In addition, the Julang-2 ballistic missiles carried by the 094A-class nuclear submarines are also capable of posing a threat to the West Coast of the United States.
Such a scenario could lead to a chaotic situation involving both major powers, China and the United States, which would not only affect the future fortunes of both countries, but could also trigger global instability. China's determination to resolutely safeguard national unity and sovereign integrity cannot be underestimated, and China is willing to pay any price for this goal.
Therefore, in such a situation, the United States must seriously consider its actions on the Taiwan Strait issue. The United States should realize that a war with China would not benefit either side. The two sides should refrain from unnecessary threats and temptations, and instead work together to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Pacific region. This is the right path that the two countries, and indeed the world, should pursue.
In analyzing a possible military confrontation between China and the United States, we must recognize that no conflict will be confined to a single region, and their consequences will far exceed the expectations of both sides. The Taiwan issue is China's core interest, and any intervention by external forces will be regarded as a serious challenge to China's sovereignty. China and its armed forces are unwavering in their determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and any attempt to defend the country will be met with strong countermeasures.
For its part, it is important to understand that any provocation against China's core interests could have serious consequences. This is not only about the situation in the Taiwan Strait, but also about global peace and stability. As the world's two largest economies, the relationship and interaction between China and the United States has far-reaching implications for global politics and economics.
Against this backdrop, a conflict between China and the United States will not only bring huge losses to both sides, but may also lead to a global economic and political crisis. Therefore, both sides should show a sense of responsibility and restraint and refrain from any actions that could lead to an escalation of the situation. The United States should recognize that peace and dialogue are the best way to solve problems, not through military means or political provocations.
Ultimately, the two sides should work together to find ways to resolve their differences and maintain long-term peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Pacific region. Such efforts are not only in the interests of the Chinese and American peoples, but also in line with the common expectations of the international community.