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| The war begins at dawn as over 100,000 invasion troops, in three massive waves, surge across narrow waters to find a morning beachhead on the Taiwanese shores. The first wave of 100,000 red troops is soon followed by up to seven more waves of 100,000 Chinese soldiers, for a total of eight Chinese armies hurled into a terrific assault. As part of the pre-invasion attack, huge numbers of People's Liberation Army Air Force jets streak across the waters to bomb Taiwanese air bases. In the skies, hundreds of missiles, and thousands of MiGs overwhelm the small Taiwanese Air Force. One or two of the bases continue to function but are soon swept aside by the tide of red MiGs. Taiwanese cities are seen on global television taking direct hits from missile after missile, launched by the 2nd Artillery Corps from inside the Chinese mainland. One or two of the Asian cities disappear in a blinding flash, as nuclear-tipped missiles take out strategic ports and critical military facilities. In and around the skies of Taiwan, U.S., Japanese and Asian ally fighter jets frantically hurl themselves in fruitless attacks to stem the tide. F-117A Stealth bombers fly bold and effective strikes from Okinawa until a direct hit from a Chinese ballistic missile closes the base and kills thousands. At sea, a massive force of U.S. carriers converges from two different directions; one from the Indian Ocean and another from across the Pacific. The forces are soon spotted by Chinese satellites using purchased American technology and are targeted. Each group is attacked by waves of Chinese bombers and missiles one thousand miles from Taiwan, with each wave growing larger as they approach. In the end, the Chinese sink two nuclear aircraft carriers and a major portion of the U.S. fleet in a grinding assault of suicide planes. All is lost. Taiwan falls and begins a dark period of subject occupation by the communist forces. America enters a protracted war with China. This scenario has been played out at the highest levels inside the Pentagon, using advanced war game systems. It does not end well for America. However, one other war game recently played inside the defense establishment had a very different result. There are many Chinese military weaknesses, but there is one critical weak link in its plan to take Taiwan, that of submarine warfare. The leader in submarine war is America, and despite the years of Clinton neglect, the U.S. Navy silent service still rules supreme over the world's oceans. There is one and only one hope that can stem the tide -- sink the landing ships full of PLA troopers and save Taiwan. The American Pacific nuclear submarine force responds with a single order, "Sink 'em!" No Chinese vessel on or below the surface survives for very long. The seas around Taiwan are filled with torpedoes, sea mines, the dying and the dead. The Chinese Army invasion of Taiwan drowns within sight of the mainland as the first wave is sunk in a fruitless attempt to cross the open waters. The Chinese Navy disappears without firing a shot. Without its warships and landing craft, the Chinese Army cannot swim. Before the hapless generals in Beijing can react to the disaster at sea, a second attack begins deep inland, behind their lines. Suddenly, and without warning, Tomahawk missiles rise from the sea surface, flying over the mainland, destroying air bases, missile sites and Chinese command posts. Operating closely with B-2 bombers, the silent service attacks the Chinese mainland in repeated blows aimed at the Chinese military command. Several Chinese warlords die in the precision strikes. Chinese air power tries to respond but the futile effort has no effect on an unseen foe able to fire at will into almost any Chinese city. U.S. strike aircraft flying from untouched bases move forward to clear the skies as jubilant Taiwanese citizens greet the first American paratroopers and Patriot missile batteries. American carriers arrive safely to reinforce Taiwan, unhindered by the crippled Chinese Army Air Force. Finally, Aegis cruisers escorting the carriers do battle with the remaining Chinese missile forces and defeat them in a first-ever duel outside the Earth's atmosphere. The swift force of U.S. Navy Los Angeles attack boats, led by the first Sea Wolf class submarine, sweep the seas clean between China and Taiwan. The red invasion force disappears beneath the straits and into history next to the Spanish Armada. The game ends with U.S. Navy attack subs returning home with broomsticks tied to their masts. Taiwan buries its dead and begins to rebuild. Yet, can we stop the coming war before it happens? The world now stands at the brink. The so-called "strategic partner" of America is preparing to declare war on tiny Taiwan. The first warnings are already sounding, as Chinese Army troops move forward and diplomats seek secret deals. China has not started the war nor is China united behind the war. The Chinese mainland consists of over a billion people kept in bondage by the iron grip of the People's Liberation Army and the Communist Party. The oppressive and brutal regime is also unstable. At any moment, it could collapse and implode like the former Soviet Union, or it may turn outward in a nationalistic fever that leads to global combat. There is a way to stop the warlords and free the mainland. The same country is seeking entry into the civilized world of business, membership in the World Trade Organization, and permanent "most favored" trading status here in America. China depends on the current trade to build her army for the coming conflict. The one element that China needs to start and finish a war is money. Even the threat of a trade halt with China will take away the resources needed to invade Taiwan. Hit them hard where they cannot respond and where it hurts the most, in their wallet. Urge Congress to turn down Chinese membership in the WTO and turn down most favored trading status. We can stop the warlords by cutting trade relations. U.S. citizens can even bypass a weak Congress and a corrupt president simply by boycotting red Chinese goods. It's as simple as that. Only a few percentage points can tip the balance in favor of peace. Charles Smith is a National Security and Defense Reporter for WorldNetDaily.
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