[Epa095]

> If massively provoked, e.g. Taiwan declares independence and joins NATO, sure.

You think NATO would stand there with open arms in such a case? NATO membership requires agreement from all member states, and I don't sense a great appetite among the European countries for a war with China.

I agree with the overall point of your post though.

[xp84]

Sorry, yes, that scenario went past believability. Clearly no one in Europe or North America is interested in inviting conflict that way!