Taiwan's Republic of China Air Force might survive just a few hours if China makes good on decades of threats to invade the island state—but that could be enough time for the U.S. to intervene
They survived in part due to massive aid shipments and insane bravery by the locals.
Taiwan will have to face the wrath of the mainlanders alone. Given the overlapping layers of ballistic, airborne, seaborne, subsea, etc. prongs that the mainlanders have built, there is little hope of approaching Taiwan and delivering meaningful quantities of arms.
Escaping to Korea, japan, and the Philippines may be the only way to preserve precious air assets. But will any neighbors be willing to go to war with china by getting involved?
Yes and the Ukrainian army was supposed to last only 3 days. Don't underestimate a determined resistance fighting for survival.
They survived in part due to massive aid shipments and insane bravery by the locals.
Taiwan will have to face the wrath of the mainlanders alone. Given the overlapping layers of ballistic, airborne, seaborne, subsea, etc. prongs that the mainlanders have built, there is little hope of approaching Taiwan and delivering meaningful quantities of arms.
Escaping to Korea, japan, and the Philippines may be the only way to preserve precious air assets. But will any neighbors be willing to go to war with china by getting involved?