Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Would Fail, Military Expert Says | #NowYouKnow

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Taiwan military expert Tony Hu has worked for the U.S. Air Force and the Pentagon. Now, he's speaking out about Taiwan's military and the possible scenarios for a Taiwan-China war. War games have shown that the Taiwan Strait gives Taiwan's military a unique advantage against the People's Liberation Army Navy. But could China's military drills ever progress into a full-blown Taiwan Strait war? When will China invade Taiwan, and how? What do war games reveal about the potential outcomes of a Taiwan-China conflict? Taiwan military expert Tony Hu breaks down major claims you've heard online and in the media, clarifying where Taiwan really stands. You may have heard that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is likely to fail, that China will invade Taiwan in 2027, or that the U.S. won't defend Taiwan. But how true are these claims, and what unique insights can an expert add to the conversation? Find out how resilient Taiwan's military really is in this episode of "Now You Know"! ⭐️ More about Tony Hu: -Former U.S. Department of Defense, Senior Director for China, Taiwan, Mongolia -Former American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Security Cooperation Office Deputy Chief -Former Raytheon Taiwan Country Manager "Now You Know: Taiwan's Resilience" is a four-episode series in which experts react to claims from online posts, news headlines and AI-generated predictions about Taiwan's defense strategies, digital security and international standing. From military preparedness to countering fake news, each episode unpacks a key aspect of Taiwan's resilience amidst much speculation and hearsay. Watch the full series soon on our channel! 📣 Like this video? Share it with a friend, and leave a comment to let us know your thoughts! 🇹🇼 Check out more episodes of "Now You Know: Taiwan's Resilience" here! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBU1oaoZEeOu1ixUPvmKUi5HOP8-C65j&si=ANi_mP9b87Ji4FPn Chapters: 00:00 Taiwan Military Expert Tony Hu Talks Taiwan's Military Resilience 00:32 Claim 1: The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Will Invade Taiwan by 2027 01:31 Claim 2: China's "Fifth Element" Agents Are Working to Undermine Taiwan 02:29 Claim 3: The PLA Will Make a Quick Sweep of Taiwan Before Help Arrives 04:01 Claim 4: With Jets and Ships, China Is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan 04:49 Claim 5: War Game Suggests a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Would Fail, Incurring Huge Costs 06:25 Claim 6: A Taiwan Strait War Would Devastate Taiwan, Strain China and Impact the World Economy 06:48 Game Time! Who's That Jet? 07:28 Jet #2 07:58 Jet #3 08:38 Claim 7: The PLA Navy Is Larger Than the U.S. Navy and Expanding Rapidly 09:09 Claim 8: Taiwan Is On Alert Over Missile Firing in Inland China 10:37 Claim 9: The U.S. Military Won't Engage the PLA in Combat Over Taiwan 11:36 Claim 10: The Japanese Public Is Reluctant to Defend Taiwan 12:39 Claim 11: Taiwanese Youth Are Losing Interest in Fighting China 13:45 Claim 12: China Is Flooding Taiwan With Disinformation 15:02 Disinformation May Be an Even Bigger Issue Than Conventional Warfare #PLANavy #TaiwanMilitary #Taiwan #China #War #Explained #SouthChinaSea #TaiwanStrait #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusDocs #xi #china #ccp #Ukraine #zelensky #trump #potus #republicans #marcorubio #military #russia #putin #worldnews #whitehouse #WH #Nato #g7 #separatism #wargames #TaiwanStrait #MilitaryStrategy #DefenseAnalysis #胡振東 ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 🌏 TaiwanPlus | Taiwan to the World Breaking news and original programs. All things Taiwan at your fingertips. Visit our website » https://www.taiwanplus.com 📱 Connect with TaiwanPlus » Like us on Facebook: https://tw.plus/facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/taiwanplusshows » Follow us on Instagram: https://tw.plus/instagram 🇹🇼 About TaiwanPlus TaiwanPlus is the premier international media platform providing English-language news and entertainment from Taiwan, at the heart of the most dynamic and fastest growing region on Earth.