> 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 membershi

> 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.