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Originally Posted by genuinegirly
Can the US military have the strength to take on China without nukes?
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Okay, what is meant by "take on"? Do you mean seize control of the South China Sea?
I'm sure it's possible without nukes. I'm certain the U.S. has a stronger naval force than China. What China has, however, is proximity. But if it came down to this, it wouldn't be pretty. North Korea would have a fit. If it got bad, China would probably retaliate economically. It wouldn't be pretty.
I don't think either side wants an all-out party in the South China Sea.
This could all just be sabre-rattling/politics. After all, China is poised to be the next superpower. I think the U.S. wants to let them know they're not afraid to use their own superiority.