Technology

I've read that China really is trying to develop a blue water navy, and is seriously challenging the U.S. more than was expected. I'm not saying that makes it equivalent to the U.S. though.

Then again, that argument could at least partially be fearmongering from the Amerikkkan imperialist rather than actual policy goals and actions.

Playing Devil's Advocate, while China would and should obviously make it's priority the first island chain, wouldn't it be "better" to have a dedicated force or plan to also attack from and reinforce from the second island chain if the opportunity presents itself?

And I assume that the chance of the U.S. taking Taiwan are less than 1 percent?