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Red Dragon #2 - Anvil

In this scenario you will lead PLA forces on an attack against Taiwan. You will be conducting precision strikes, SEAD/DEAD operations and Air and Naval superiority.

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After attacking Philipine, Malaysian and Vietnamise naval forces in the Spratly Island Aggregation Chinese special forces stormed local oil platforms while marines landed on the bigger island and mopped up. China then moved one of its cruisers and escorts to the area as well as civilian ships to begin the reclamation of rightful chinese soil.

The overwhelming initial victory was celebrated by the population, with CCTV broadcasting targeting pod footage showing missiles striking enemy ships.

The widows of the sailors from the two Type 56 frigates that were lost wouldn’t be notified of their deaths until a year later. Most would never see compensation.

The United States and the EU issued strongly worded statements accusing China of territorial land grab illegal under international law as soon as the first missile was fired. Getting the international community behind them was difficult, despite widespread anti-chinese sentiment the money spoke louder; Chinese oil was a very much precious commodity in the SCS, and China made sure to communicate it had no intention of seizing territory beyond the Nine-dash line.

As their sailors drowned in the SCS, the Philippines negotiated with China to ensure oil supplies were stable.

The only exception was Japan. Having revoked clauses constraining its use of military force Japanese industry worked double time to improve its capabilities and established joint ventures with Taiwan. The US-Japan alliance grew stronger and Taiwan became the second largest recipient of US military aid, close to Israel.

As part of the buildup the USA diverted ground-launched tomahawks away from Europe and for the first time based it in Taiwan, as well as providing THAAD and upgraded patriots. Japan as part of its cooperation with Taiwan upgraded the IADS and provided new radars as well as installing and observation complex north of Taipei.

The buildup was unacceptable for China who increased its aggressive posture against Taiwan. The PLAN staged naval drills and permanently kept ships in and near the strait, the Shanghai harbor became a permanent naval base as amphibious vessels docked there.

The PLA as a whole drilled ceaselessly for amphibious operations, something China made sure to broadcast over to Taiwan, however the last straw came on August 16th 2030. Taiwan held a national election that confirmed its status as a nation, independent of China, and was promptly recognized by the US and Japan. Europe was still on the fence when China first struck.