You mean China… only 20 countries recognise Taiwan as the one true China. So until the US recognises Taiwan as a separate country, China is free to take back Taiwan without any international interference as Taiwan is a rougue province and not a sovereign nation
I believe ASEAN country's good enough to stop china invasion in ASEAN territory. Some country in here have Rough terrains , decent military equipment , and good number of force . Chinese will suffer a lot.
if there r no limits..it will be a massacre towards ASEAN ,the PLAF , rocket force and PLAN will strike every airport and missile territories then tanks and helicopters will take out any soldiers that r left, then the war is over
Why? China, India and ASEAN are the future of the world! They were always the biggest and oldest cultures, economies, and 200 year of western power is just a historical aberration nothing more!
@@dankokovacevic Technically the middle east, and Africa of course is older. But Asia will probably be the dominating part of the world at the end of this century, yeah. I do believe Africa will rize too though, Nigeria or Kenya, Congo (if they can find peace and stability) etc may turn out to be industrial power hubs.
you are forgetting that most of Singapore's air force assets are not in the country. F35 detachments are based out of bases in Australia and US. F15SG detachments are based out of Taiwan and Brunei and a handful of MRTs out of Europe. these offsite detachments were created to basically address Binkov's scenerio.
In reality singapore will never enter a shooting war with China. It’s all about trade and the economy. And singapore is too deeply enmeshed with China. It’s always policy to try and be nice to both China and the US.
And Singapore president has said repeatedly they are not choosing the US over China. Indeed in the last new year speech he pretty much called the US a disaster to be avoided at all costs.
Going to Singapore often over 20 years it can been seen that the Chinese influence has made huge strides. I do believe Singapore will work to be the Switzerland of Asia however they will need to break their defence packs with Western Nations which will cause some issues for Singapore. Singapore will have some tough decisions to make in the coming future and with not being in a regional war it will cripple their economy. It may not be the country we know of today after years of war in SEA.
@@nicholasuloth6530 lol the singaporeans will pick the US. have you not noticed who sold them all those weapons... It's quite naive to think the US will just let singapore fall into China's hands without some fuckery going on. The US Navy controls the straight of mallaca for a reason.
Great scenario but there are some points to make though : 1) Singapore's submarines would most likely not be launched in a suicide attack on the chinese carrier task force out in the open South China Sea. Instead they would be reserved and kept well hidden until the amphibious landings take place. Then they would be of infinite value against transport ships and their escorts in the narrow Singapore Straits. 2) in the event of war, the Police Coast Guard patrol boats and fast craft would be placed under naval command. Hiding these vessels in small coves along the mainland and islands' coastline would allow swift hit and run attacks on landing craft as they disembarked from their LSTs and amphibious docks. This would be difficult to counter even with air superiority. 3) Given the long time frames (6-10 months!) between the first aerial attacks and the actual amphibious landings and airborne operations, critical supplies could be stockpiled underground, for instance in the train tunnels. These would also be used for movement and communications in Fighting in Built Up Areas (FIBUA) operations. Thus, a long war could potentially be fought, even without air superiority.
Maybe it’s because Singapore is such a neutral country in the US-China rivalry, both sides can say Singapore is just like them either in theory or practice, and Singapore has been careful not to give any commitments to either side, despite its great position and wealth. Maybe that makes it the most likely 3rd party to get randomly invaded by China/US, or maybe binkov just likes a advanced tiny island city.
@@lagrangewei Five Power Defence Arrangements also involves New Zealand, the UK, and Malaysia… I guess the catch there though is that the that all consult each other first instead of taking direct action.
Depending on the objectives of why China wants to attack Singapore in the first place, it's quite likely that China brings in Malaysia and/ or Indonesia to divide up the spoils. A small motivation given to them and they will side with China. They want us removed from the region afterall. China is not likely to attack while US maintains an attachment here in Singapore. The chance of hitting a US military hardware here is quite big. It will likely do so at a time when US forces have left the island. Let's not kid ourselves. The only force that matters in the 5 power agreement is US. Sure, UK and Australia might send a token force, it's not going to affect the outcome. It doesn't matter if they come to our aid or not. Treaty agreements don't mean much in the grand scheme of things. Look how well it did for Poland in 1939.
@@Highwind79 How's Singapore's relation with other players around that region? Like Japan, Korea or India. If a coalition forms, even small but effective taskforces from these 3, with the UK would form a good force complementing the US force. Atleast Japan is a bit vocal in the Taiwan thing and they got fair nos of ships too
I would like to see a consideration of China vs. a coalition of the South China Sea nations. That would be more reasonable than any one-on-one scenario such as is discussed here.
Is this guy for real? Did he not use google maps to at least measure some of the southern island he claims China would send 10,000 troops to occupy? First of all some of them are landfill island, second they are only around 3km long, which means several hundred troops with modern fire support from the air and sea is enough to take it. The more realistic situation would be to use the overwhelming air and naval power to bombard a section of the main island to dust, and when the local Singaporean forces are decimated, the PLA marine would conduct an uncontested landing.
To all triggered chinese people - this channel is about speculative "what if" scenarios, it's not taking into account probablility of conflicts. It has videos about Norway vs. Sweden, France vs. England, or even US marines vs Roman legions etc. Just see his other videos before you comment.
i think they just don't buy the speculation that the second-largest economic power wouldn't be able to conquer land the size of an minuscule Chinese fishing port armed by conscripted math nerds without tens of thousands of casualties.
The china chinese and little pinks are trigger by many things. And the are paid to be triggered. So all we are triggering are really just the emotionally fragile CCP. LOL! Hahaha
why fight? dont forget that relations between the two countries gradually improved as China and Singapore forged agreements in free trade, education, foreign investment, modern armament and technology Examples include the Suzhou Industrial Park and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city, which were constructed with the help of Singapore
So; Singapore needs 1) allies 2) food, water, fuel, ammo stores in secure prepositioned locations 3) submarines 4) more missiles 5) did I mention allies?
@@TheCat48488 sure there will be. You think we didn’t think about that? But in the end, we know what we are and what we are not. Yes I’m Chinese, but I’m closer to my Malay, Indian and Eurasian Singapore brothers than I would ever be with China. And that’s how we are. We are Singaporean and we all know that. Sure, there will be turncoats, so be it. Same as any other country.
In absence of third party involvement, it's just gonna be the Siege of Leningrad, after destroying energy & water infrastructures. Fortress Singapore lacks resources & strategic depth, provided PLA & PLAN can maintain & enforce blockade.
The strait between Singapore and Malaysia is less than a mile wide, and only 3-4 feet deep in some places. Even after China bombs both causeways, significant amounts of food, water and fuel could be ferried in small boats.
If Binkov made a video of Japanese invasion of singapore during WW2, he’d probably reached the same conclusion. I mean his Armenia Azerbaijan battle was way off.
Yep. Binkov always over-estimates the amount of time required as well as defender's advantage. Modern warfare has a really big first strike advantage. Whoever launches the initial attack will generally cripple their opponent before they have a chance to muster their forces. As long as the aggressor doesn't let up the defender never has a chance to get any of their pieces on the board.
To be fair his scenario with Armenia assumed a full scale war. Azerbaijan mainly fought Artsakhs forces supported by Armenian volunteers and air defences. He was right about the losses, pretty similar on both sides (in manpower terms) but I think the above commenter is right about first strike
@@ravenmusic6392 Yes, Putin didn't really let Armenia fight. In a total war, Armenia could have fired ballistic missiles at the oil facilities around Baku, power plants, etc.
Oh no it’s another idiot that doesn’t understand The hypotheticals are Total wars (Nagorno wasn’t) Not surprise preemptive attacks (japan’s was) Doesn’t take into account stupidity like guys ordering units to sit in the open for weeks in the pouring rain day and night And no preparations for war are premade in advance Please let me know where your point of conflict is I’ll be glad to explain
You can’t talk about invading Singapore without bringing Malaysia into the fold. There’s no way Malaysia wouldn’t get involved if Singapore was in peril and that’s a far more interesting and unpredictable scenario imo.
I mean, he can't talk about invading Singapore without bringing Malaysia, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand due to the five power agreement and US Intervention. But it's a hypothetical scenario where it's just Singapore and only Singapore.
@@salvinsam not really. some political figures may seem pro ccp. officially malaysia is neutral. economically malaysia relies quite heavily on chinese investment, but militarily, malaysia is more western aligned (in terms of the countries they tend to do more military exercises/exchanges with especially with US, AUS and NZ). not to mention the recent chinese air intrusion into malaysia did cause a backlash by malaysian politicians
When I was in school a much stronger bully told me he was going to beat me. I told him he would certainly win, but I would make him pay for it enough that it wasn't worth his time. He laughed and walked off. I see that as analogous to this scenario.
If I was a chinese military planer I would use commercial freighters for transporting troops and vehicles into the harbour, have them disembark at night in a surprise attack for main targets in the city (Government, military installations, power stations, etc.), launch a secondary air assault on the airport and fly in the rest of the troops. As an attack on Singapore would mean a very large regional conflict which would draw in the USA, this operation would have to be coordinated with the expected invasion of Taiwan. Everything would have to executed very fast and goals reached in a matter of days.
As a Singaporean serving thru the 2.5yrs national service & complete 10yrs of reservist training, I know what weapons we have (incl. Qty & capability) & China have dozens times more & just as capable. SG don’t stand any chance once the Air Force & Navy are out of action. SG is never an offensive armed forces. Our fight must be far away with our Air Force & Navy on the frontline of conflict to deter any approach towards SG. Combined, both Air Force & Navy could only buy time (how long, well it depends but will be much shorter than what stated this video) if China is well prepared unlike Russia. SG Ground Forces with approx. 250k troops (incl. reservists) will build up defend on all our islands. Despite our best effort, China with air & sea control need not waste time to take on the smaller islands & just go straight to the main island. My take is 3mths at most & it game over cos unlike Ukraine, SG have no depth people can only esc to the north & that about it. Although I’m no longer active in the army forces, trust me, I will bear arms & put up a defend against any invading arms forces to come.
Thank you for your input bro. Your comment makes me happy after seeing all the pro-China Singaporean Chinese who would rather see Singapore fall to commie scum or whine about this being hypothetical and that China will never attack us just because they share common ancestry. Yes, Singapore will definitely fall if this ever happens, but we will put up a good fight.
If SG is never an offensive armed forces, u don’t need guards and commandos. After trainings years in Jungle Terrain, don’t u question why are u training in jungles if ur objective is to defends in urban buildings? Are u train more in defensive tactics than offensive? 1 conclusion is certain, u are not at that level to know the national military strategies, therefore u don’t know anything of significant use. So recruit, diam!!
@@RexCaelestis I watched a Singaporean military music video, and it was so awesome and inspiring! I know that pro-PRC sentiments are strong in Singapore today, but do most Singaporeans really support the PRC? I thought they once loved America...has that changed so much? Please support the one true Republic of China, my friends! Nationalist China 🇹🇼
@@ArnoldTeras We are a democratic country and system. Culturally we are multi-cultural. So it may seem that majority of Chinese would naturally support Chinese in China. As Indians will support Indians in India or Malays support Malaysians/Arabs etc and Westerners support western countries. Let alone now we are more multi-national than just multi-racial. But the natural position of Singapore, geographically, strategically, socially historically even forces us into being a melting port of trade routes, cultures, and therefore democratic by nature. Universal and open to all. I mean this islands fate has been such even before we were Singapore. So its in our DNA. We may lean way one or the other for a while but the balance will almost always be returned. Even now ... in the Internet era .... Singapore is physically insignificant. Will cost little more to fly over our borders to set up air and sea ports left and right of Malaysia for others. I mean even a flight in trouble can glide over Singapore for an emergency landing in Malaysia if needed. But just look at how significant Singapore is ... for both China and US to play tug of war with to pull on either side? We will not take a side that doesn't benefit us. and that is Our choice to make.
@@u59n Well, better to support the three allied democracies (USA, Taiwan and India), rather than the dictatorship...there are millions of Chinese people in USA and Taiwan, so are they not your kin? Besides, I think most Singaporeans are Christian and Buddhist, so it makes even more sense, not less to support *USA (big Christian country) and India (the birthplace of Buddhism) and Taiwan (last bastion of Chinese democracy)* Besides, those three nations have much more beautiful flags and anthems, and much less evil choice of allies than...others. 【USA 🇺🇸 China🇹🇼 India🇮🇳 】
Singapore gets 40-60% of its water from Malaysia, the rest from reclamation & desalination plants; all fixed locations. From week 1, China will turn off the pipes from Malaysia and hit the water plants with air & missile strikes. After 6-months of not enough water for its ~6,000,000 population and Singapore would have to capitulate. If any readers have been through a summer in Singapore, they'd understand the misery, sanitation nightmare & diseases a lack of water in the tropics would cause.
Also why would Singapore fight China? Or China invade Singapore? Chinese businesses and tourists make singaporeans rich. While Singapore is the top investor in China - reaping huge profits. It is a win win situation where both profit and become stronger through cooperation. It is in fact a known strategy by certain powers to create friction between the two or even instigate conflict so that they can profit from the process
Actually, Singapore has large water reservoirs and catchment basins--most of what is not paved over, is reserved for that purpose. But yes, extreme water conservation would need to occur. Also, the strait between Malaysia and Singapore is only about 1 km wide and less than 2 meters deep in places. Some water could continue to be ferried through plastic pipes, firehoses, barges, etc. Remember in this scenario, China cannot attack the Malaysia side. Trying to repeatedly bomb every pipe, hose and barge with aircraft operating from the Chinese island bases will be very inefficient.
Half the population is foreigners so they would have to let the foreigners go back or else they risk backlash. After that, singapore population will be arnd 3 mil, and i guess it can be barely self sustaining
@@slslbbn4096 Current condition will probably changed in future depending on the flow of the international politic. Similarly to Singapore, the largest foreign trade in Malaysia is China while USA is in 7th place. Yet Malaysia still having some problems with China as to protect it own interest. And this is why despite Asean countries doing trade with superpowers, they are playing neutral as to avoid being absord or influenced by those countries. And to balance the influence of those countries in the area. As for Singapore, despite it become one of largest top investor in China, United States, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Japan, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Bermuda and Hong Kong are top 8 largest source of investment in Singapore. And it is located strategically at the entrance of SCS. As China is bold in expanding their influence and economy, this can be seen either as "threat" or strategical point to expand themselves economically and strategically or to have full access in controlling the SCS. You already seen how they play in SCS, slowly gaining control of the area by claiming island, establishing human island, positioning their military in the SCS area. Who know next what happen, probably they will forced Asean neighbours to accept their influence and after that their target is Singapore. As they will say, "Why would we let other have that strategic point while we can grab it by force and own it for ourselves.?" This is why, every countries always focus on protecting their interest first while make a bussines deal with other countries.
Very interesting analysis. I'm wonder puzzled why RSAF and RSN weren't considered as part of the analysis since they aren't trivial. Both armed forces have significant and multiple AA capabilities apart from MANPAD troops and RSAF is objectively one of the decent operational air force in terms of training, technology and maintenance. Apart from allies military involvement, early warning, air superiority, straits control, etc - all these can truly complicate the hypothesized plans even further. Again, thanks for the content and truly refreshing to hear from a third party on the various options an adversary might take to initiate an invasion of the island country.
He explained that in Part 1 of the video (which is confusingly not titled "Part 1", nor this one "Part 2"). RSAF and RSN is covered there: th-cam.com/video/Ldq9sUzl6o4/w-d-xo.html
1.) GREAT VIDEO 2.) its just a scenario LMAO chill guys 3.) if u capture tekong. A LOT of Singaporean's will thank china HAHA. 4.) the islands around Singapore (just watch nas daily lol). 5.) Honestly i don't think Singapore will ever hope to win. but as my history teacher says. We will be like chilli padi. Spicy to bite. :D 6.) o r d long ago. WGT pew pew with rifle kek.
@@Raul_Menendez i mean, how much soldiers you have don’t really matter, if your navy/air force cant even clear a path for them to land in the first place
Indonesia lack air superiority while Singapore lack troops to perform amphibious landing. what would happen is probably Singapore will occasionaly send fighter to bomb Indonesia while Indonesia will shutdown the oil pipeline to Singapore and harras incoming supply ship coming to Singapore and no one will actually winning in short period of time.
Typical Singaporean. When indons focusing on internal problems: HaHa wEaK! wE hAVe MoDeRn StuFf hErE! When indons made a little move, or even just naming a ship: InDoNeSiA AbAnG BeSaR AsEaN, wE jUsT a SmAl CoUntRy, hOw cAn wE sTaNd uP aGaInSt YoU LaH.
@@bruh-be8yc But the problem is, you have the 3rd largest population in the world with bad goverment corruption and one of the worse infrastructure in the region. :)
@@Chris-es3wf lol at the end he says 10 years ago this wouldn't even be possible. I think China needs to wait at least another 10 years before they're capable of even winning a non-pyrrhic victory against even a small opponent.
@@wontonz6129 We do know that politicians and famous people have been pressured by China to not mention Taiwan as being a separate country - what country in the world has the USA ever pressured other countries to admit that the USA owns it?
This hypothetical scenario aside, I wholeheartedly disagree that China will ever be successful in a real invasion of Singapore. I am Singaporean and might be a little biased but fairly knowledgable, and I'm not a military expert, but here are 6 logical reasons why: *1. Singapore will definitely receive foreign support and assistance:* Singapore has excellent relations with the US, the US is allowed to use its airbases for training and naval bases for refuelling and maintenance as part of an agreement. Singapore also conducts joint training frequently and buy tons of military equipment from the US. Singapore will definitely ally with the US and rely on it for defence in return for the US establishing a strategic military presence in the country, like they in Germany and Japan. It's not that hard for Singapore to sneak supplies across the north as big Chinese ships can not pass through, and China can't attack it for 24 hours. It is also part of the 5 power defence agreements with the UK, Australia and other countries, it can request assistance from them if absolutely necessary. It can also possibly ally with other ASEAN countries if they feel threatened by China. An attack on Singapore could ignite a greater war, likely involving ASEAN and even NATO and other Commonwealth countries. Singapore can not remain neutral and allyless in any war if it wants to live. *2. Singapore is a modern fortress:* The islands in the south of Singapore are tiny, one of them is our landfill and the rest can barely sustain any Chinese troops. Singapore can hide countless artillery pieces, armoured vehicles and troops within its huge, tall and dense urban areas. Singapore will be the modern-day siege of Leningrad, many Singaporean men have received basic military training in national service and will resist. Singapore has tons of military assets too, China would have to put up with one hell of a fight through the streets and buildings of Singapore if they can even reach it in the first place. Singapore has many military establishments too, which can defend against an invasion. *3. China's economy and supplies partially rely on Singapore:* China's merchant navy depends on Singapore to export its goods and products to Europe and other countries and imports huge amounts of oil from the middle east. Singapore can shut that route down, the US can shut down the Panama canal and their allies can close off other routes to strangle the Chinese economy. A war between both countries would destroy the ports force ships to stop passing through, severely disrupting the world's economy and might force other powers to join a side. *Other minor factors:* 4. Singapore consulted Isreal when setting up its military, and could win just like how Isreal won the Yom Kippur war against 5 big Arab countries against all odds. Isreal is also backed by the US. 5. Singapore has military assets held in Taiwan, Australia, Brunei and other countries, has close ties with them and will definitely use its assets against China in the war. China might attack these countries provoking them to fight with Singapore. 6. Singapore's population is predominantly Chinese, with many Chinese immigrants living and working in Singapore, and has many companies operating within it. The Chinese will never support an invasion of Singapore if it gets leaked in their censored press. *Conclusion:* China should not and will never attack Singapore. If they do, their best bet is to ally with Malaysia in the war (even though Malaysia would never agree to). Singapore is a country not to be reckoned with, it has learnt its lessons from the Japanese occupation that it can not rely on any foreign military powers to survive, but will call for help if necessary. Most points and facts made in this video are 100% valid and adds to my argument. *Sidenote:* As a Singaporean, I am willing to fight till my heart stops beating, if I am across the world, I will find a way back into Singapore and fight, if I'm dead, I will rise up from my grave and fight, and I believe that every true and able Singaporean will too. I also referred to other comments to add to my argument, I thank them for their help.
Bravo for the text, I usually have a lot of thoughts about these scenarios that I find hard to put into words. I think you absolutely right, China is seeking soft power and all out invasion would also end up destroying anything they would hope to gain other than its strategic position.
Good man. imma fight with my brothers and sisters to knock a few teeth out of anybody who comes knocking. we cant do alot of damage but we can break a few bones. majulah singapura
Wouldn't this activate the Five Power Defense Agreement?? UK, Malaysia, and Australia would support Singapore. A Chinese conquest of Singapore would mean that Malaysia is next. Malaysia would be intimidated, and likely controlled by China in Singapore. So, Malaysia would assist.
it is not an agreement, it was merely an arrangement, unlike NATO there would be collective response shall any member were attacked, the Five Power arrangement only guarantee that the British and Australian forces would remain in Singapore and Malaysia, with no security promise
@@Raul_Menendez hmm, last I checked The Afghanistan Army was the one that ran like little cowards while the Taliban use women and children as their shields from attacks The Politicians fucked around and didn't listen to High Command on the Military side.
the question is for what?if the chinese are smart they will understand who the real enemy is. I hope the world stays calm and no more ww3, my country has suffered enough since ww, greetings of peace🇮🇩☕
@@simeonstan5843 I'm trying to get used to it, I've got a Greece playthrough and I'm doing OK. I might even make some videos of it on my channel if I'm up to it.
For you its drafted. For us its conscription and reservists. Like what Binkov said in the video. Have you ever wondered why we must serve? (Why we must serve) 2 years of our life....
Can you do North Vietnam versus the US, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan in the mid 1960's to maybe the early 1970's? It would be interesting how you would probably say that the NVA and the VC would be defeated in less than a year, but we all know how that turned out. Or maybe, the Taliban versus the US and the UN and NATO coalition forces, I'd be interested to see how you would predict the outcome of that conflict. My point is that when the fighting starts, no one has any real idea of what will happen.
Given the large chinese pop in the lion city,they'll kowtow to china and avoid conflict Esp if it involves endless business deals But when china forces CCP ideals,thats a diff story
Well that was an interesting watch, and to do this well against a superpower without external support? I'd say I'm impressed with Singapore's capabilities.
I think that you are right, as to how matters would unfold, but I think it would progress much faster, anywhere from three weeks to three months, and the matter would be decided. Your analysis of the Armenian-Azeri conflict had the right outcome, but didn't take into account the feverish pace of Information Age conflicts.
If such hypothetical conflict actually occours, a long naval blockade plus air and missle strikes to take out critical infrastructures would do the job for China, as Singapore imports most of its essential supplies and it has very high popluation density, without the vital supplies it will have no choice but surrender.
So China would have basically gotten Finlanded had it tried to invade Singapore. Sure, China is much more competent now than the Soviets during the Winter War, but it is still likely to suffer mass casualties same way the Soviets did.
Pretty much. Any large country could take Singapore, eventually. As long as they throw tens of thousands of lives, materiel, and billions of $$ into the endeavor. And the victor would end up with a bunch of burnt out islands which would never be profitable until everything was repaired. So, more sunk costs, to say nothing of international repercussions. As another Singaporean said above, we fell once. Never again. You'd have to take the main island, street by bloody street because Singapore wouldn't surrender just because we lost Tekong and Sentosa. The defence planners know that's where we have the advantage. We remember Percival and his surrender, what that brought upon us.
Anyone that has done Fibua will know how much troops it needs just to clear up 1 block of flats. Good luck to the chinese since Singapore has 10s of thousands of high rise. Also, Singapore as so many shoulder fired igla AA missiles, Chinese won't even will be able to get any air superiority even for months or years. Not to mention Singapore can always obtain more weapons as the fight drags on.
@Freddie Nerkury I don't think you have a grasp on reality... The West, unlike China who only understand complete oppression, are free. The West, unlike China who stole the tech and copied most of their weapons, developed and legally acquired every weapon they use. The West certainly wouldn't "love" that. Well, no more than any any military, especially China's.
@@zhangjason7477 I understand, however, I thought Taiwan was _all_ Chinese, and China doesn't appear very hesitant to go to war with Taiwan... Also, if it were at all close to China, it's a little odd that they don't even use a single Chinese weapon in their military, not even a pistol. 100% of their weapons are homegrown, American or European. Let's hope that this type of conflict never takes places.
@@rexeverything4578 We have very disinct terrority concept in our history. Like Korea, Viet Nam and Philippine are non China while Taiwan is China (Even the country name of TW is Republic of China). This is more like East German and West German after WWII split by idology. Meanwhile, Singapore to China is like Austria to German. In our history, China had no interest to South East Asia. This is very different to western colonist to rob the wealth of these places. Ancient China's policy was giving trade, like the Belt & road project, negative profit to foster those less developped area. If you wanna know why, I can tell you more. Singapore is a Chinese ethical country alwasy speak for China, in the tones that Westerners can understand. So not possible China would have trouble with Singapore. BTW, I also believe, if China won't claim Taiwan is part of China. Taiwan would be the best friend China ever has in the world. The relationship is better than US and UK. So we don't worry too much about this.
You explore what would happen if China goes for the small islands instead of Singapore proper, but if the costs are so high to take just a few small islands, why wouldn't China just attack Singapore itself once air and naval superiority is established? If you're going to lose thousands or even tens of thousands, you might as well do it quickly on a higher value objective.
Its a fictional situation. In reality, neighbouring countries and US and her allies would literallt intervene way before China reaches Singapore's shores and even then as you said its pointless.
It’s explained in the video, they need to take the small islands as staging grounds to amass troops and light vehicles for assaulting the mainland from multiple points
Singapore is very heavily urbanized, other than its nature preserves. Urban combat (trying to take territory covered with large masonry buildings) heavily favors the defender (especially when they have antitank rockets). Presumably this is exactly the scenario that the Singaporean military trains for. Taking the small islands is necessary for basing ships and aircraft--once that's done, the lowest-casualty option for China would be to starve Singapore into submission, instead of charging into urban canyons on the main island guarded by 100,000+ well-trained defenders.
The timeframe is too long....I think of this as a Arab-Israeli war of quick action and very short duration....China would have to occupy Singapore within 3-5 weeks (from first contact) at the most. 6 months is way too long to keep a huge invasion force poised for action. Also, the residents of Singapore would be suffering from lack of food and water in just 2-3 weeks...not to mention treating thousands of wounded civilians....in a month after first contact, hostilities would have to end 1: because the invasion failed at the outset and the Chinese were thrown back into the sea or 2: The Chinese used overwhelming force and knocked out the Comms between Singapore's defenders..all within the first week.....this war would be short but brutal
Purely hypothetical. Since this is a hypothetical video anyway but I really doubt the Americans or even the rest of the world would sit idly by while one of the most strategic maritime chokepoints in the world falls to China. And in that case I doubt the Chinese navy would even make it out of harbour 😂
The F-15SG, operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force, has the capability to engage targets at considerable distances due to its advanced technology and weaponry.
Around 2019, there was a chemical pollution in Johor near the main river that supply water to Singapore. The chemical pollution cause several students in nearby school to faint by smelling it. What interesting point is that the director of the company which released the chemical compound into the river was a Chinese national. And this event happen when China & Singapore was at odd with each other.
Currently, all the shipping between Europe and China has to go via Singapore. 6 months of aerial and naval assaults around Singapore would seriously disrupt not only China's but also the entire world's trade and commerce. It would make the current issue of shipping with covid look like child's play.
So many triggered comments here. You guys need to chill. But more realistic scenario is that China could take Singapore in just a matter of weeks, not months. That is after the outer defences are taken out.
When Lee Kwan Yu was establishing the Singapore Military, he called on Israel for advice and training. Their equipment mix is second to none. Anyone who failed to draw the parallel between Singapore and Israel would be making the same mistake that the hugely superior Arab forces have made several times. And they had open desert country to facilitate their invasion. Singaporeans are proud people and any invader would not find the road easy, nor will there ever be an end to it.
Well said. Singapore has close ties to the US, just like Isreal. There's no doubt Singapore will receive help from the US just like Isreal did. Lee Kuan Yew was not stupid
@@extremelycreativeusername Just like Israel? Lol... Deluded to the max. It's incredible to see how many countries the US has destroyed and people still think they can depend on the US. The Land of the Free has law that denies its own citizens their basic freedom to boycott any Israeli businesses. Israel can openly gun down children in Palestine and the US, the self-proclaimed defender of human rights endorsed them and continue to fund them to buy more weapons to continue to slaughter innocent civilians while 10,000s Americans are homeless living on sidewalks and under bridges. The only use the US has for Singapore is a naval base right between the Muslim nations when they were hellbent on killing Muslims. Now the focus is China so don't even think the Chinese in Singapore are any different in their eyes. Yellow peril has never gone away. They're moving towards the Chinese Exclusion Act Ver2. Other than that you're totally insignificant. www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/23/us-states-use-anti-boycott-laws-punish-responsible-businesses
6 month operation? Seems highly improbable. It would shut down Asian trade including oil shipments to China itself. Maybe no other country would intervene militarily, but there would be a large amount of arms shipments to Singapore from 'neutral' countries and embargo.
I think you could expand this into a series too, Can china Invade the Philippines? and how the Battle for the philippines would unfold as the US would get involved as the PH and US has a defensive pact
The Philippines barely has a Navy, and the Army barely has any heavy guns. Her airforce is smaller than Singapore's and is less modern. The Philippines may have double the standing army personnel, but Singapore has 10 times the number of total reserves. The only thing the Philippines has is the Jungles and more land to retreat into, but frankly it doesn't stand a chance at all. The Philippines will not be able to hold back the Chinese for any meaningful amount of time. Most of her urban centers would be conquered in a very short time, and without any means to threaten the Chinese Navy from resupplying, even guerilla warfare would have extremely limited effect.
@@Vagab0nd12 Despite the fact that croatia and serbia have something resembling armed forces on paper, neither is able to conduct offensive operations, nor has been for a long time.. But hey, at least our politicians were able to steal all that money they didn't invest in armed forces Živio druže!
Please do the war between china and india and nepal when nepal is one indian side and when nepal is one chinese side. If the strategic location and 1lakh amry plus 77k paratroopers. And 30k troops in indian army can make much difference.
Very impressive that tiny Singapore could hold China off for so long and make them pay dearly. Singapore is by far the most impressive country I have been to. They have a big emphasis on being as self reliant and resilient as possible. By 2030 they intend on producing 30% of their own food using rooftop farms, which would reduce the issues discussed in this video with being starved out. They squeeze more mileage out of their tiny island than my country does out of the entire continent we occupy. I feel so lucky to have visited Singapore on my last international holiday just before the pandemic hit. I keep my beer fridge stocked with Tiger in memory. Hopefully, when this pandemic settles down I can visit again and do the brewery tour.
I am from Denmark. many years ago, I guided three students, from Singapore, around Copenhagen, on new years eve. They did not understand liberal minded party culture; people making sex in the streets, drunk people vomiting or urinating wherever they wanted to, people using their own private fireworks, both up into the air, and down the street, or into staircase, drunk people expressing anti-government statements, half naked drunk people having fun, running screaming down the streets, freaking out in a positive way, and so forth. During those two-three hours I guided them, through the inner parts of the city, they could not believe what they were witnessing. They explained to me, that Singapore is a very authoritarian society. So, they were baffled. Tiger-Beer, Yes, great taste.
No way will China be allowed to attack Singapore. The US and UK with Australia will get dragged in. Heck I think even Malaysia and Indonesia will help Singapore.
The Archipelago of the Riau Islands are the keys to the South China Sea and, indeed, Singapore itself. China must annex those islands from Indonesia (by whatever economic, military or diplomatic means are necessary) and, in doing so, will secure the Southern approaches to their other island bases further North as well as to act as a very effective staging area in order to unify Singapore (willingly or otherwise) with China. I do not support such actions, but I believe that it is inevitable that the PRC will make this happen within the next few years.
Please make one on whether China could invade and hold New Zealand. I am a New Zealander and don't understand why NZ has, essentially, no defense. The popular view in NZ is that the distance is too great. It seems like a gamble based on not much thought.
You're right, it's too far for so little reward. NZ does not have any oil, just sheep and white wine. Also NZ would get immediate allied help: ANZUS, AUKUS, 5 Eyes, UN, even the French LOL.
Im just gonna copy and paste my reply to a person here Bro read some articles, I am Singaporean, some planes, and vehicles come from the US, we also store some assets of ours in the US, Our troops do sometimes train with the US on special occasions. Singapore is also very neutral. Its basically like that one friend who would get bullied and you'd stand up for him/her. US is the friend who would stand up for SG. Since we have seen multiple occasions where US would fight for other countries such as eg Afghanistan, and Iraq. Although it is a different scenario as US are not dealing with militia fighters instead a full on country with actually soldiers, I doubt the US wouldn't do anything to aiding Singapore in battle even if it was a small favor, like giving supplies etc. On the other hand, SG is apart of the ASEAN alliance. Which means that China would have a hard time getting to Singapore without being noticed by other alliance members such as India, Taiwan or Japan, etc. SG would spot an invasion coming in beforehand as they can get intel that china is flying fighter aircraft over Malaysian borders or what not or even China may be spotted driving military boats like frigates trought the rivers or the ocean to get to Singapore, looking at these scenarios, by then Singapore would be in the midst of preparing for an invansion from the sea and probably the land(from past terrible experiences😔). Although China may not even be attacking from the land as you know, they would have to cross through too many obstacles like ASEAN countries intervening which would buy Singapore even more time. Furthermore the tensions between India and China are really bad, so for China to invade one of Indias foreign ally is a no-go. China may be able to hold off India on its own without help but would suffer tremendous consequences in the process. But by then the aid of foreign allies would overcome china as it cant possibly be able to handle a battle between US, and the ASEAN working with india, and dont bring bullshit such as Russia coming in, as they themselves have their own problems and would not want to intervene. By then there would be a full on world war but this time with China as the main baddie. North korea may try to help, but it would be useless as they can get into a war with the south and Japan which is definitely more advanced than the North. And if China or The North Koreans ever try to go through nuclear path Instead, India and the US followed by some other countries aid would follow behind, which will lead to a nuclear war resulting in an even bigger conflict then expected, and all of this would be targeted towards China(which is really bad). In conclusion a Chinese "Invasion" against SG may lead to a full on mini world war.(excluding some countries like Russia etc.) Although I know the end may seem to be less likely to result into a mini full out war let alone a nuclear one would happen, you should be getting the point on how Singapore would be aided by foreign Asean countries or the US in some way maybe as little as giving supplies or even assets to Singapore. Edit: btw im not saying china cant beat Singapore on its own because it definitely can, going against all odds.
I agree. There are many pragmatic reasons to protect Singapore. Protection of Singapore is essential to the economy of many Eastern and Western countries. It is one of the largest and well situated trading hubs in the world. There are huge ideological motivations to protect Singapore as it is a Full Presidential Republic. Finally, there are sentimental reasons to protect Singapore, such as the shame in failing to aid an ally. I believe that many of the people in China would also be outraged if their government ever launched such an attack. Such an attack would likely lead to semi-global conflict and likely a rebellion in China.
China has no reason to attack Singapore。China and the United States. It is possible for Japan to go to war.The troops on the border between China and India are not elite troops. China has never considered India a threat to China。
@@jakobinobles3263 That was the case in WWII as well. Malaysia and Indonesia are not prepared this time around either. The only thing that is different today is Singapore.
I think we need to see how many South East Asian countries combining forces could go toe-to-toe with China. Singapore + Philippines + Thailand + Indonesia would be a completely fair fight.
Would China really use the totality of it's power? Granted the scenario assumes no other country would directly interfere, but a more realistic scenario would have China holding a good deal of it's strength for defense with a wary eye trained on the U.S., while Singapore would be using everything it had. So a more realistic scenario would be - can China take Singapore while holding back enough reserve strength to deter U.S. intervention.
I think in a Singapore stand a lone scenario, that's probably what could happen. But strategically if Singapore is lost, China will control the Straits of Malacca. Japan, Korea and to a certain extent Aus, oil supply will be strangled. Unlikely they take the risk of hoping China will play nice with them once China get this advantage. Singapore is one of US logistics base. Singapore is part of Five Power Defense Arrangements. All these taken into consideration, China would unlikely have free play in an attack. Making a win even harder than this video foresee. Singapore is a tiny country, success in taking Singapore once China decides to do so is a given (eventually) if Singapore doesn't receive any external help. The question is how much pain China is willing to bare and what they think they will get out of it.
in a realistic scenario - the singaporean will surrunder right away - given that the entire sigapore elites are Chinese or Chinese decent. there is a reason why the elites all speak mandarin.
Honestly, our Aunties would drive the PLA crazy with all their complaining,…. and if that didn’t work our aged and absent-minded Taxi Uncles would mow the majority of them down within 6-months.
China has one favorite thing to do, make money and get rich... War is bad for business, I don't see how China ever feels the necessity to invade Singapore
This is not how wars are fought these days. Artillery and rockets do most of the job. And as soon as Singapore looses its Navy and Air Force they might as well surrender.
They don't have to use Military heavy lift. Singapore faces the same risk as Australia from a surprise attack. An enemy only has to use Civilian Air craft to put thousands of troops into Singapore's Airports. The same trick works for marine ports; Ships full of Troops and IFV seize the ports in a surprise attack.
One of those southern islands you mentioned is Pulau Semakau, Singapore's landfill. I don't think we'd defend it, China can have all our trash, lol
Haha yesss
as I said above
I think Binkov grossly overestimated the sizes of these island. They are too small to be strategic
yes
i know. They are buying recyclable waste from other countries, maybe they'd offer peace for it :D
just realised this is the Taiwan scenario but with less offensive keywords. Well played Binkov.
You mean China… only 20 countries recognise Taiwan as the one true China. So until the US recognises Taiwan as a separate country, China is free to take back Taiwan without any international interference as Taiwan is a rougue province and not a sovereign nation
@@4551-c7b 100% Agreed comrade, So I assume you'll be in the first wave of landing ships being welcomed on to the beaches.
@@4551-c7b You can try invading if your boss Xi is too pussy to try.
Blinkov still living 1980s.... bo drones? why they need use aircrafts after take down enemy airforce?
@@4551-c7b The US have only said they recognise that China makes a claim over Taiwan. They never said they agreed with it.
Please make , China vs ASEAN country's with out help any outside allied . It would be cool
But China has 6 months to knockout 3 of the countries
I believe ASEAN country's good enough to stop china invasion in ASEAN territory. Some country in here have Rough terrains , decent military equipment , and good number of force . Chinese will suffer a lot.
if there r no limits..it will be a massacre towards ASEAN ,the PLAF , rocket force and PLAN will strike every airport and missile territories then tanks and helicopters will take out any soldiers that r left, then the war is over
Why? China, India and ASEAN are the future of the world! They were always the biggest and oldest cultures, economies, and 200 year of western power is just a historical aberration nothing more!
@@dankokovacevic Technically the middle east, and Africa of course is older. But Asia will probably be the dominating part of the world at the end of this century, yeah. I do believe Africa will rize too though, Nigeria or Kenya, Congo (if they can find peace and stability) etc may turn out to be industrial power hubs.
you are forgetting that most of Singapore's air force assets are not in the country. F35 detachments are based out of bases in Australia and US. F15SG detachments are based out of Taiwan and Brunei and a handful of MRTs out of Europe. these offsite detachments were created to basically address Binkov's scenerio.
Talked about that in the laast video
Well said. Singapore is smart, it is still neutral with these countries and China as well
I died laughing at the MRTs
@@joshuatan1878 hahaha. not the one tt always breaks down during peak hour. but the A330 Multi Role Tankers.
@@danltc9392 orh that hahaha my mistake my mistake
In reality singapore will never enter a shooting war with China. It’s all about trade and the economy. And singapore is too deeply enmeshed with China. It’s always policy to try and be nice to both China and the US.
And Singapore president has said repeatedly they are not choosing the US over China. Indeed in the last new year speech he pretty much called the US a disaster to be avoided at all costs.
@@nicholasuloth6530 PM
Singapore will have to pick a side. They cant sit on the fence like all the other south east asian nations.
Going to Singapore often over 20 years it can been seen that the Chinese influence has made huge strides. I do believe Singapore will work to be the Switzerland of Asia however they will need to break their defence packs with Western Nations which will cause some issues for Singapore. Singapore will have some tough decisions to make in the coming future and with not being in a regional war it will cripple their economy. It may not be the country we know of today after years of war in SEA.
@@nicholasuloth6530 lol the singaporeans will pick the US. have you not noticed who sold them all those weapons... It's quite naive to think the US will just let singapore fall into China's hands without some fuckery going on. The US Navy controls the straight of mallaca for a reason.
Great scenario but there are some points to make though :
1) Singapore's submarines would most likely not be launched in a suicide attack on the chinese carrier task force out in the open South China Sea. Instead they would be reserved and kept well hidden until the amphibious landings take place. Then they would be of infinite value against transport ships and their escorts in the narrow Singapore Straits.
2) in the event of war, the Police Coast Guard patrol boats and fast craft would be placed under naval command. Hiding these vessels in small coves along the mainland and islands' coastline would allow swift hit and run attacks on landing craft as they disembarked from their LSTs and amphibious docks. This would be difficult to counter even with air superiority.
3) Given the long time frames (6-10 months!) between the first aerial attacks and the actual amphibious landings and airborne operations, critical supplies could be stockpiled underground, for instance in the train tunnels. These would also be used for movement and communications in Fighting in Built Up Areas (FIBUA) operations. Thus, a long war could potentially be fought, even without air superiority.
#1. I think the subs will work.with air cover to blockade the strait
I doubt China would be so stupid, as to engage in a conventional war. China doesn't have to; hybrid warfare, a much better choice.
#2 : Police coast guards armed only for pirates. What you mentioned is a job for the Victory class corvettes
#3 : Singapore already has the biggest underground ammunition storage in the world
@@NewmaticKe Is it true, that Singapore also have locked metro stations, which will only open up, in case of emergency?
What’s Binkov’s obsession with us..... another good informed video btw! Greetings from Singapore!
Maybe it’s because Singapore is such a neutral country in the US-China rivalry, both sides can say Singapore is just like them either in theory or practice, and Singapore has been careful not to give any commitments to either side, despite its great position and wealth. Maybe that makes it the most likely 3rd party to get randomly invaded by China/US, or maybe binkov just likes a advanced tiny island city.
PLA generals rn: WRITE THAT DOWN WRITE THAT DOWN!
Singapore: gets invaded
Also singapore: *haha defence agreement go brrrrrrr*
😂😂😂😂
Singapore does not have a defence agreement with anyone other than australia and frankly australia.... kinda weak.
@@lagrangewei Five Power Defence Arrangements also involves New Zealand, the UK, and Malaysia… I guess the catch there though is that the that all consult each other first instead of taking direct action.
Depending on the objectives of why China wants to attack Singapore in the first place, it's quite likely that China brings in Malaysia and/ or Indonesia to divide up the spoils. A small motivation given to them and they will side with China. They want us removed from the region afterall.
China is not likely to attack while US maintains an attachment here in Singapore. The chance of hitting a US military hardware here is quite big. It will likely do so at a time when US forces have left the island.
Let's not kid ourselves. The only force that matters in the 5 power agreement is US. Sure, UK and Australia might send a token force, it's not going to affect the outcome. It doesn't matter if they come to our aid or not.
Treaty agreements don't mean much in the grand scheme of things. Look how well it did for Poland in 1939.
@@Highwind79 How's Singapore's relation with other players around that region? Like Japan, Korea or India. If a coalition forms, even small but effective taskforces from these 3, with the UK would form a good force complementing the US force. Atleast Japan is a bit vocal in the Taiwan thing and they got fair nos of ships too
Lee Kuan Yew and Deng Xiaoping would both turn around in their grave if this was to happen in reality
They would literally become a clean energy source by how much they spin!
@Harvey Smith Along with Chiang Ching Kuo, perhaps the best in Chinese history.
I'm pretty sure they are already creating seismic readings.
I would like to see a consideration of China vs. a coalition of the South China Sea nations. That would be more reasonable than any one-on-one scenario such as is discussed here.
That would be an interesting scenario, you could even throw South Korea, Japan, and India into that scenario.
@@no2party And Taiwan also! 【 USA 🇺🇸 India🇮🇳 Japan🇯🇵, South Korea 🇰🇷, Philippines 🇵🇭, Australia 🇦🇺 and Taiwan🇹🇼】
Is this guy for real?
Did he not use google maps to at least measure some of the southern island he claims China would send 10,000 troops to occupy?
First of all some of them are landfill island, second they are only around 3km long, which means several hundred troops with modern fire support from the air and sea is enough to take it.
The more realistic situation would be to use the overwhelming air and naval power to bombard a section of the main island to dust, and when the local Singaporean forces are decimated, the PLA marine would conduct an uncontested landing.
Exactly
The big ones are 3km
@@NewmaticKe If 10,000 people stood shoulder to shoulder, they would make up a line stretching for 5km.
Binkov is either high or he's drunk.
In reality
China:*destroys johor causeway and second link*
Malaysia: YOU YEE'D YOUR LAST HAW, CHINA!!!
Trees speak Vietnamese
Mountains speak Filipino
You fucked up for the last time China
ASEAN UNITE
@Junyi Justin He yea ik, but we also fight in the Mountains
Just stick with the joke e
To all triggered chinese people - this channel is about speculative "what if" scenarios, it's not taking into account probablility of conflicts. It has videos about Norway vs. Sweden, France vs. England, or even US marines vs Roman legions etc. Just see his other videos before you comment.
Singapore is friendly with both the US and China.
i think they just don't buy the speculation that the second-largest economic power wouldn't be able to conquer land the size of an minuscule Chinese fishing port armed by conscripted math nerds without tens of thousands of casualties.
They got triggered in million thing
The china chinese and little pinks are trigger by many things. And the are paid to be triggered. So all we are triggering are really just the emotionally fragile CCP. LOL! Hahaha
why fight? dont forget that relations between the two countries gradually improved as China and Singapore forged agreements in free trade, education, foreign investment, modern armament and technology Examples include the Suzhou Industrial Park and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city, which were constructed with the help of Singapore
I would love to see a video about an isolated war between West and East Germany
So; Singapore needs
1) allies
2) food, water, fuel, ammo stores in secure prepositioned locations
3) submarines
4) more missiles
5) did I mention allies?
China is now Japan in 1935
A lot of Chinese parents mourning the loss of their only child.
Nah, Singapore is a Han colony and would willingly join the New Han Empire (like Austria joining Nazi Germany).
@@EroticOnion23 uh, the Austrians were ethnically German for like
Ever
The Singaporeans are…not
Singapore is an independent country, period. We are Singaporean first,Chinese a distant second. Not to mention the other races here.
@@ryanseet8314 just becareful with turncoats yeah
@@TheCat48488 sure there will be. You think we didn’t think about that? But in the end, we know what we are and what we are not. Yes I’m Chinese, but I’m closer to my Malay, Indian and Eurasian Singapore brothers than I would ever be with China. And that’s how we are. We are Singaporean and we all know that. Sure, there will be turncoats, so be it. Same as any other country.
In absence of third party involvement, it's just gonna be the Siege of Leningrad, after destroying energy & water infrastructures. Fortress Singapore lacks resources & strategic depth, provided PLA & PLAN can maintain & enforce blockade.
The strait between Singapore and Malaysia is less than a mile wide, and only 3-4 feet deep in some places. Even after China bombs both causeways, significant amounts of food, water and fuel could be ferried in small boats.
Leningrad did not hold a vital lifeline of the Nazis
Also, unlike Leningrad, Singapore is near the equator--it never gets cold and food can be grown all year where space can be found.
The blockade and destruction of our ports will strangle their own economy
If Binkov made a video of Japanese invasion of singapore during WW2, he’d probably reached the same conclusion. I mean his Armenia Azerbaijan battle was way off.
Yep. Binkov always over-estimates the amount of time required as well as defender's advantage. Modern warfare has a really big first strike advantage. Whoever launches the initial attack will generally cripple their opponent before they have a chance to muster their forces. As long as the aggressor doesn't let up the defender never has a chance to get any of their pieces on the board.
@@winstonsyme7672 the difference being you can't "first strike" everyone.... and China has about 20 countries with the capability to strike them...
To be fair his scenario with Armenia assumed a full scale war. Azerbaijan mainly fought Artsakhs forces supported by Armenian volunteers and air defences. He was right about the losses, pretty similar on both sides (in manpower terms) but I think the above commenter is right about first strike
@@ravenmusic6392 Yes, Putin didn't really let Armenia fight. In a total war, Armenia could have fired ballistic missiles at the oil facilities around Baku, power plants, etc.
Oh no it’s another idiot that doesn’t understand The hypotheticals are
Total wars (Nagorno wasn’t)
Not surprise preemptive attacks (japan’s was)
Doesn’t take into account stupidity like guys ordering units to sit in the open for weeks in the pouring rain day and night
And no preparations for war are premade in advance
Please let me know where your point of conflict is I’ll be glad to explain
What a nice guy, ad going at the end! lol
You can’t talk about invading Singapore without bringing Malaysia into the fold. There’s no way Malaysia wouldn’t get involved if Singapore was in peril and that’s a far more interesting and unpredictable scenario imo.
Must be new to the channel if you don't understand the concept of arena 1v1 battles.
I mean, he can't talk about invading Singapore without bringing Malaysia, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand due to the five power agreement and US Intervention.
But it's a hypothetical scenario where it's just Singapore and only Singapore.
I heard Malaysia is a bit pro-ccp? Is it true?
@@salvinsam not really. some political figures may seem pro ccp. officially malaysia is neutral. economically malaysia relies quite heavily on chinese investment, but militarily, malaysia is more western aligned (in terms of the countries they tend to do more military exercises/exchanges with especially with US, AUS and NZ). not to mention the recent chinese air intrusion into malaysia did cause a backlash by malaysian politicians
When I was in school a much stronger bully told me he was going to beat me. I told him he would certainly win, but I would make him pay for it enough that it wasn't worth his time. He laughed and walked off. I see that as analogous to this scenario.
If I was a chinese military planer I would use commercial freighters for transporting troops and vehicles into the harbour, have them disembark at night in a surprise attack for main targets in the city (Government, military installations, power stations, etc.), launch a secondary air assault on the airport and fly in the rest of the troops.
As an attack on Singapore would mean a very large regional conflict which would draw in the USA, this operation would have to be coordinated with the expected invasion of Taiwan. Everything would have to executed very fast and goals reached in a matter of days.
Sounds like what the Japanese did in WWII.
Very plausible.
Looks like somebody remembers Red Dawn (the original not the shitty remake) ;)
As a Singaporean serving thru the 2.5yrs national service & complete 10yrs of reservist training, I know what weapons we have (incl. Qty & capability) & China have dozens times more & just as capable. SG don’t stand any chance once the Air Force & Navy are out of action. SG is never an offensive armed forces. Our fight must be far away with our Air Force & Navy on the frontline of conflict to deter any approach towards SG. Combined, both Air Force & Navy could only buy time (how long, well it depends but will be much shorter than what stated this video) if China is well prepared unlike Russia. SG Ground Forces with approx. 250k troops (incl. reservists) will build up defend on all our islands. Despite our best effort, China with air & sea control need not waste time to take on the smaller islands & just go straight to the main island. My take is 3mths at most & it game over cos unlike Ukraine, SG have no depth people can only esc to the north & that about it. Although I’m no longer active in the army forces, trust me, I will bear arms & put up a defend against any invading arms forces to come.
Thank you for your input bro. Your comment makes me happy after seeing all the pro-China Singaporean Chinese who would rather see Singapore fall to commie scum or whine about this being hypothetical and that China will never attack us just because they share common ancestry. Yes, Singapore will definitely fall if this ever happens, but we will put up a good fight.
If SG is never an offensive armed forces, u don’t need guards and commandos. After trainings years in Jungle Terrain, don’t u question why are u training in jungles if ur objective is to defends in urban buildings? Are u train more in defensive tactics than offensive? 1 conclusion is certain, u are not at that level to know the national military strategies, therefore u don’t know anything of significant use. So recruit, diam!!
@@RexCaelestis I watched a Singaporean military music video, and it was so awesome and inspiring! I know that pro-PRC sentiments are strong in Singapore today, but do most Singaporeans really support the PRC? I thought they once loved America...has that changed so much? Please support the one true Republic of China, my friends! Nationalist China 🇹🇼
@@ArnoldTeras We are a democratic country and system. Culturally we are multi-cultural.
So it may seem that majority of Chinese would naturally support Chinese in China. As Indians will support Indians in India or Malays support Malaysians/Arabs etc and Westerners support western countries. Let alone now we are more multi-national than just multi-racial.
But the natural position of Singapore, geographically, strategically, socially historically even forces us into being a melting port of trade routes, cultures, and therefore democratic by nature. Universal and open to all. I mean this islands fate has been such even before we were Singapore. So its in our DNA. We may lean way one or the other for a while but the balance will almost always be returned.
Even now ... in the Internet era .... Singapore is physically insignificant. Will cost little more to fly over our borders to set up air and sea ports left and right of Malaysia for others. I mean even a flight in trouble can glide over Singapore for an emergency landing in Malaysia if needed.
But just look at how significant Singapore is ... for both China and US to play tug of war with to pull on either side? We will not take a side that doesn't benefit us. and that is Our choice to make.
@@u59n Well, better to support the three allied democracies (USA, Taiwan and India), rather than the dictatorship...there are millions of Chinese people in USA and Taiwan, so are they not your kin? Besides, I think most Singaporeans are Christian and Buddhist, so it makes even more sense, not less to support *USA (big Christian country) and India (the birthplace of Buddhism) and Taiwan (last bastion of Chinese democracy)*
Besides, those three nations have much more beautiful flags and anthems, and much less evil choice of allies than...others.
【USA 🇺🇸 China🇹🇼 India🇮🇳 】
Singapore gets 40-60% of its water from Malaysia, the rest from reclamation & desalination plants; all fixed locations. From week 1, China will turn off the pipes from Malaysia and hit the water plants with air & missile strikes. After 6-months of not enough water for its ~6,000,000 population and Singapore would have to capitulate. If any readers have been through a summer in Singapore, they'd understand the misery, sanitation nightmare & diseases a lack of water in the tropics would cause.
So they start fighting Malaysia also? Its not in the scenario
Also why would Singapore fight China? Or China invade Singapore?
Chinese businesses and tourists make singaporeans rich. While Singapore is the top investor in China - reaping huge profits.
It is a win win situation where both profit and become stronger through cooperation.
It is in fact a known strategy by certain powers to create friction between the two or even instigate conflict so that they can profit from the process
Actually, Singapore has large water reservoirs and catchment basins--most of what is not paved over, is reserved for that purpose. But yes, extreme water conservation would need to occur. Also, the strait between Malaysia and Singapore is only about 1 km wide and less than 2 meters deep in places. Some water could continue to be ferried through plastic pipes, firehoses, barges, etc. Remember in this scenario, China cannot attack the Malaysia side. Trying to repeatedly bomb every pipe, hose and barge with aircraft operating from the Chinese island bases will be very inefficient.
Half the population is foreigners so they would have to let the foreigners go back or else they risk backlash. After that, singapore population will be arnd 3 mil, and i guess it can be barely self sustaining
@@slslbbn4096 Current condition will probably changed in future depending on the flow of the international politic. Similarly to Singapore, the largest foreign trade in Malaysia is China while USA is in 7th place. Yet Malaysia still having some problems with China as to protect it own interest. And this is why despite Asean countries doing trade with superpowers, they are playing neutral as to avoid being absord or influenced by those countries. And to balance the influence of those countries in the area.
As for Singapore, despite it become one of largest top investor in China, United States, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Japan, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Bermuda and Hong Kong are top 8 largest source of investment in Singapore. And it is located strategically at the entrance of SCS. As China is bold in expanding their influence and economy, this can be seen either as "threat" or strategical point to expand themselves economically and strategically or to have full access in controlling the SCS.
You already seen how they play in SCS, slowly gaining control of the area by claiming island, establishing human island, positioning their military in the SCS area. Who know next what happen, probably they will forced Asean neighbours to accept their influence and after that their target is Singapore. As they will say, "Why would we let other have that strategic point while we can grab it by force and own it for ourselves.?"
This is why, every countries always focus on protecting their interest first while make a bussines deal with other countries.
bro not ez as you think.
we have much more weapon than you can imagine.
pls give us a surprise visit.
we will never surrender 1 CDO. horah
Very interesting analysis. I'm wonder puzzled why RSAF and RSN weren't considered as part of the analysis since they aren't trivial. Both armed forces have significant and multiple AA capabilities apart from MANPAD troops and RSAF is objectively one of the decent operational air force in terms of training, technology and maintenance. Apart from allies military involvement, early warning, air superiority, straits control, etc - all these can truly complicate the hypothesized plans even further. Again, thanks for the content and truly refreshing to hear from a third party on the various options an adversary might take to initiate an invasion of the island country.
He explained that in Part 1 of the video (which is confusingly not titled "Part 1", nor this one "Part 2"). RSAF and RSN is covered there: th-cam.com/video/Ldq9sUzl6o4/w-d-xo.html
1.) GREAT VIDEO
2.) its just a scenario LMAO chill guys
3.) if u capture tekong. A LOT of Singaporean's will thank china HAHA.
4.) the islands around Singapore (just watch nas daily lol).
5.) Honestly i don't think Singapore will ever hope to win. but as my history teacher says. We will be like chilli padi. Spicy to bite. :D
6.) o r d long ago. WGT pew pew with rifle kek.
Can you do a possible invasion of Singapore by Indonesia? Wonder how long could the Indonesian Airforce and navy could last against Singapore...
Same result as SG vs MY.
But SG would be a much more bloody since Indonesia literally has the 3rd world's highest population.
@@Raul_Menendez i mean, how much soldiers you have don’t really matter, if your navy/air force cant even clear a path for them to land in the first place
Indonesia lack air superiority while Singapore lack troops to perform amphibious landing. what would happen is probably Singapore will occasionaly send fighter to bomb Indonesia while Indonesia will shutdown the oil pipeline to Singapore and harras incoming supply ship coming to Singapore and no one will actually winning in short period of time.
Typical Singaporean.
When indons focusing on internal problems: HaHa wEaK! wE hAVe MoDeRn StuFf hErE!
When indons made a little move, or even just naming a ship: InDoNeSiA AbAnG BeSaR AsEaN, wE jUsT a SmAl CoUntRy, hOw cAn wE sTaNd uP aGaInSt YoU LaH.
@@bruh-be8yc But the problem is, you have the 3rd largest population in the world with bad goverment corruption and one of the worse infrastructure in the region.
:)
This is why we always say "Swift and Decisive Victory"
When even Binkov warns of the growing capabilities of the PLA, the world must pay attention.
I mean this is like the US assaulting Jamaica... it's mainly highlighting how far China is from a global power...
@@wontonz6129 USA and china are the same shit.China would absolutely act like "global police" like america if they could
@@Chris-es3wf lol at the end he says 10 years ago this wouldn't even be possible. I think China needs to wait at least another 10 years before they're capable of even winning a non-pyrrhic victory against even a small opponent.
@@wontonz6129 We do know that politicians and famous people have been pressured by China to not mention Taiwan as being a separate country - what country in the world has the USA ever pressured other countries to admit that the USA owns it?
@@wontonz6129 LOL! They taught you that in China, did they?
This hypothetical scenario aside, I wholeheartedly disagree that China will ever be successful in a real invasion of Singapore. I am Singaporean and might be a little biased but fairly knowledgable, and I'm not a military expert, but here are 6 logical reasons why:
*1. Singapore will definitely receive foreign support and assistance:*
Singapore has excellent relations with the US, the US is allowed to use its airbases for training and naval bases for refuelling and maintenance as part of an agreement. Singapore also conducts joint training frequently and buy tons of military equipment from the US. Singapore will definitely ally with the US and rely on it for defence in return for the US establishing a strategic military presence in the country, like they in Germany and Japan.
It's not that hard for Singapore to sneak supplies across the north as big Chinese ships can not pass through, and China can't attack it for 24 hours.
It is also part of the 5 power defence agreements with the UK, Australia and other countries, it can request assistance from them if absolutely necessary. It can also possibly ally with other ASEAN countries if they feel threatened by China. An attack on Singapore could ignite a greater war, likely involving ASEAN and even NATO and other Commonwealth countries.
Singapore can not remain neutral and allyless in any war if it wants to live.
*2. Singapore is a modern fortress:*
The islands in the south of Singapore are tiny, one of them is our landfill and the rest can barely sustain any Chinese troops.
Singapore can hide countless artillery pieces, armoured vehicles and troops within its huge, tall and dense urban areas. Singapore will be the modern-day siege of Leningrad, many Singaporean men have received basic military training in national service and will resist.
Singapore has tons of military assets too, China would have to put up with one hell of a fight through the streets and buildings of Singapore if they can even reach it in the first place. Singapore has many military establishments too, which can defend against an invasion.
*3. China's economy and supplies partially rely on Singapore:*
China's merchant navy depends on Singapore to export its goods and products to Europe and other countries and imports huge amounts of oil from the middle east. Singapore can shut that route down, the US can shut down the Panama canal and their allies can close off other routes to strangle the Chinese economy. A war between both countries would destroy the ports force ships to stop passing through, severely disrupting the world's economy and might force other powers to join a side.
*Other minor factors:*
4. Singapore consulted Isreal when setting up its military, and could win just like how Isreal won the Yom Kippur war against 5 big Arab countries against all odds. Isreal is also backed by the US.
5. Singapore has military assets held in Taiwan, Australia, Brunei and other countries, has close ties with them and will definitely use its assets against China in the war. China might attack these countries provoking them to fight with Singapore.
6. Singapore's population is predominantly Chinese, with many Chinese immigrants living and working in Singapore, and has many companies operating within it. The Chinese will never support an invasion of Singapore if it gets leaked in their censored press.
*Conclusion:*
China should not and will never attack Singapore. If they do, their best bet is to ally with Malaysia in the war (even though Malaysia would never agree to). Singapore is a country not to be reckoned with, it has learnt its lessons from the Japanese occupation that it can not rely on any foreign military powers to survive, but will call for help if necessary. Most points and facts made in this video are 100% valid and adds to my argument.
*Sidenote:*
As a Singaporean, I am willing to fight till my heart stops beating, if I am across the world, I will find a way back into Singapore and fight, if I'm dead, I will rise up from my grave and fight, and I believe that every true and able Singaporean will too. I also referred to other comments to add to my argument, I thank them for their help.
Bravo for the text, I usually have a lot of thoughts about these scenarios that I find hard to put into words. I think you absolutely right, China is seeking soft power and all out invasion would also end up destroying anything they would hope to gain other than its strategic position.
Chill dude it's just a video
Good man. imma fight with my brothers and sisters to knock a few teeth out of anybody who comes knocking. we cant do alot of damage but we can break a few bones. majulah singapura
@@LiuBei661 but this is our land
@@leoncdx6770 China never invades another country, its not in their genetics
Wouldn't this activate the Five Power Defense Agreement??
UK, Malaysia, and Australia would support Singapore.
A Chinese conquest of Singapore would mean that Malaysia is next.
Malaysia would be intimidated, and likely controlled by China in Singapore.
So, Malaysia would assist.
it is not an agreement, it was merely an arrangement, unlike NATO there would be collective response shall any member were attacked, the Five Power arrangement only guarantee that the British and Australian forces would remain in Singapore and Malaysia, with no security promise
It looks like almost every country has a chance of putting a decent fight nowadays.
Depends.
Remember, Afghanistan?
*Looks at Ireland*
@@Raul_Menendez Yeah they are still fighting.
Except for most US states... like New York is defended by 3 flights of Reaper drones, Cali by nothing.
@@Raul_Menendez hmm, last I checked The Afghanistan Army was the one that ran like little cowards while the Taliban use women and children as their shields from attacks The Politicians fucked around and didn't listen to High Command on the Military side.
I don't understand why China would even bother with the islands. I would think they would concentrate on taking the airport.
This is hypothetical, they should take the ports in an invasion too.
Classic WW2
the question is for what?if the chinese are smart they will understand who the real enemy is.
I hope the world stays calm and no more ww3, my country has suffered enough since ww, greetings of peace🇮🇩☕
Binkov when another person sees the sponsor: (:
Binkov when the person already has the game: ):
Yeah hahah
I play the game for quite some time and I don't wanna give up my rank :(
Although I would like free gold and premium membership hahahah
@@simeonstan5843 I'm trying to get used to it, I've got a Greece playthrough and I'm doing OK. I might even make some videos of it on my channel if I'm up to it.
Could Australia defend against an US invasion?
You know we are all going to get drafted for World War III :D
For you its drafted.
For us its conscription and reservists.
Like what Binkov said in the video.
Have you ever wondered why we must serve? (Why we must serve)
2 years of our life....
Not if we do it the correct way and not warn our enemies ahead of time “Milley” first strike could be the last
They will be desperate if they call me up. Im 48!
@@mikechurch1407 Old NVM one.
Enciks can whip you into shape. 🙃
Good luck y’all if WW3 is a ting
Can you do North Vietnam versus the US, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan in the mid 1960's to maybe the early 1970's?
It would be interesting how you would probably say that the NVA and the VC would be defeated in less than a year, but we all know how that turned out.
Or maybe, the Taliban versus the US and the UN and NATO coalition forces, I'd be interested to see how you would predict the outcome of that conflict.
My point is that when the fighting starts, no one has any real idea of what will happen.
Given the large chinese pop in the lion city,they'll kowtow to china and avoid conflict
Esp if it involves endless business deals
But when china forces CCP ideals,thats a diff story
Well that was an interesting watch, and to do this well against a superpower without external support? I'd say I'm impressed with Singapore's capabilities.
Hi Binkov, I thought about an interesting scenario for a video
Mexico vs Cuba, but taking Cuba out of the modern picture so no aid or embargo.
Video suggestion: Could China Invade the Philippines?
Answer would be probably...If no nukes and allies are allowed, Philippines is fked.
Do not underestimate Singaporean soldiers Mr. Binkov....their IQ is actually Top number 1 in this world ranking
Nah we already lose that with our current leadership now they are all talk and paper 🤣
@@cheatcode6040 wait what? Seriously?
you mean umbrage leadership ?
No use having a high intellect if the military does not exploit it
I think that you are right, as to how matters would unfold, but I think it would progress much faster, anywhere from three weeks to three months, and the matter would be decided. Your analysis of the Armenian-Azeri conflict had the right outcome, but didn't take into account the feverish pace of Information Age conflicts.
If such hypothetical conflict actually occours, a long naval blockade plus air and missle strikes to take out critical infrastructures would do the job for China, as Singapore imports most of its essential supplies and it has very high popluation density, without the vital supplies it will have no choice but surrender.
So China would have basically gotten Finlanded had it tried to invade Singapore. Sure, China is much more competent now than the Soviets during the Winter War, but it is still likely to suffer mass casualties same way the Soviets did.
Pretty much. Any large country could take Singapore, eventually. As long as they throw tens of thousands of lives, materiel, and billions of $$ into the endeavor. And the victor would end up with a bunch of burnt out islands which would never be profitable until everything was repaired. So, more sunk costs, to say nothing of international repercussions.
As another Singaporean said above, we fell once. Never again. You'd have to take the main island, street by bloody street because Singapore wouldn't surrender just because we lost Tekong and Sentosa. The defence planners know that's where we have the advantage. We remember Percival and his surrender, what that brought upon us.
Anyone that has done Fibua will know how much troops it needs just to clear up 1 block of flats. Good luck to the chinese since Singapore has 10s of thousands of high rise. Also, Singapore as so many shoulder fired igla AA missiles, Chinese won't even will be able to get any air superiority even for months or years. Not to mention Singapore can always obtain more weapons as the fight drags on.
I understand this is a "what if," but there's no way on Earth Singapore would be in this fight alone.
no worry. Singapore is a majority Chinese country. This is the last coutry that has conflict with China. Like US invades UK.
@Freddie Nerkury I don't think you have a grasp on reality... The West, unlike China who only understand complete oppression, are free. The West, unlike China who stole the tech and copied most of their weapons, developed and legally acquired every weapon they use. The West certainly wouldn't "love" that. Well, no more than any any military, especially China's.
@@zhangjason7477 I understand, however, I thought Taiwan was _all_ Chinese, and China doesn't appear very hesitant to go to war with Taiwan... Also, if it were at all close to China, it's a little odd that they don't even use a single Chinese weapon in their military, not even a pistol. 100% of their weapons are homegrown, American or European.
Let's hope that this type of conflict never takes places.
@Freddie Nerkury Sorry. I misread your earlier comment. It appears as though it was my grasp on reality that weakened for a bit there.
@@rexeverything4578 We have very disinct terrority concept in our history. Like Korea, Viet Nam and Philippine are non China while Taiwan is China (Even the country name of TW is Republic of China). This is more like East German and West German after WWII split by idology. Meanwhile, Singapore to China is like Austria to German.
In our history, China had no interest to South East Asia. This is very different to western colonist to rob the wealth of these places. Ancient China's policy was giving trade, like the Belt & road project, negative profit to foster those less developped area. If you wanna know why, I can tell you more.
Singapore is a Chinese ethical country alwasy speak for China, in the tones that Westerners can understand. So not possible China would have trouble with Singapore.
BTW, I also believe, if China won't claim Taiwan is part of China. Taiwan would be the best friend China ever has in the world. The relationship is better than US and UK. So we don't worry too much about this.
You explore what would happen if China goes for the small islands instead of Singapore proper, but if the costs are so high to take just a few small islands, why wouldn't China just attack Singapore itself once air and naval superiority is established? If you're going to lose thousands or even tens of thousands, you might as well do it quickly on a higher value objective.
Its a fictional situation.
In reality, neighbouring countries and US and her allies would literallt intervene way before China reaches Singapore's shores and even then as you said its pointless.
I think you know nothing about South China Sea dispute. Singapore has nothing to do with it.
@@xuchen4012 Singapore will be if war was to literally engage with Malaysia as she has a agreement due to 5 power agreement.
It’s explained in the video, they need to take the small islands as staging grounds to amass troops and light vehicles for assaulting the mainland from multiple points
Singapore is very heavily urbanized, other than its nature preserves. Urban combat (trying to take territory covered with large masonry buildings) heavily favors the defender (especially when they have antitank rockets). Presumably this is exactly the scenario that the Singaporean military trains for. Taking the small islands is necessary for basing ships and aircraft--once that's done, the lowest-casualty option for China would be to starve Singapore into submission, instead of charging into urban canyons on the main island guarded by 100,000+ well-trained defenders.
"Could Singapore defend against a Chinese invasion?" But at what cost?
Can you do Europe vs China?
That would be fun... can they even attack each other without crossing borders or help?
If they do Europe vs China then keep in Mind Russia is part of the European side so yes they could do it without having to cross neutrals
Too far away from eachother. China would have to send its fleet and carriers to europe.
@@abraham2172 They share a huge border with Russia a European nation
@@scarletcrusade77 Thats true, if you count Russia as european.
The timeframe is too long....I think of this as a Arab-Israeli war of quick action and very short duration....China would have to occupy Singapore within 3-5 weeks (from first contact) at the most. 6 months is way too long to keep a huge invasion force poised for action. Also, the residents of Singapore would be suffering from lack of food and water in just 2-3 weeks...not to mention treating thousands of wounded civilians....in a month after first contact, hostilities would have to end 1: because the invasion failed at the outset and the Chinese were thrown back into the sea or 2: The Chinese used overwhelming force and knocked out the Comms between Singapore's defenders..all within the first week.....this war would be short but brutal
Why would China use their people to fight against Singapore when they have missiles
Missiles don't go that far. You people are so, so stupid. Holy shit
Purely hypothetical. Since this is a hypothetical video anyway but I really doubt the Americans or even the rest of the world would sit idly by while one of the most strategic maritime chokepoints in the world falls to China. And in that case I doubt the Chinese navy would even make it out of harbour 😂
what a dumb comment. most countries wouldn't fight China just for that.
Mm 5##20
The F-15SG, operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force, has the capability to engage targets at considerable distances due to its advanced technology and weaponry.
Around 2019, there was a chemical pollution in Johor near the main river that supply water to Singapore. The chemical pollution cause several students in nearby school to faint by smelling it. What interesting point is that the director of the company which released the chemical compound into the river was a Chinese national. And this event happen when China & Singapore was at odd with each other.
and? what's your point.
@@KeoNz Theres none
Currently, all the shipping between Europe and China has to go via Singapore. 6 months of aerial and naval assaults around Singapore would seriously disrupt not only China's but also the entire world's trade and commerce. It would make the current issue of shipping with covid look like child's play.
Indeed.
On the average day 51 vessesl transverse the Suez canal, Singapore >2000 per day
Please make a fight New Zealand VS Antarctica
wtf lol
So many triggered comments here. You guys need to chill.
But more realistic scenario is that China could take Singapore in just a matter of weeks, not months. That is after the outer defences are taken out.
When Lee Kwan Yu was establishing the Singapore Military, he called on Israel for advice and training. Their equipment mix is second to none. Anyone who failed to draw the parallel between Singapore and Israel would be making the same mistake that the hugely superior Arab forces have made several times. And they had open desert country to facilitate their invasion. Singaporeans are proud people and any invader would not find the road easy, nor will there ever be an end to it.
Well said. Singapore has close ties to the US, just like Isreal. There's no doubt Singapore will receive help from the US just like Isreal did. Lee Kuan Yew was not stupid
@@extremelycreativeusername Just like Israel? Lol... Deluded to the max. It's incredible to see how many countries the US has destroyed and people still think they can depend on the US. The Land of the Free has law that denies its own citizens their basic freedom to boycott any Israeli businesses. Israel can openly gun down children in Palestine and the US, the self-proclaimed defender of human rights endorsed them and continue to fund them to buy more weapons to continue to slaughter innocent civilians while 10,000s Americans are homeless living on sidewalks and under bridges. The only use the US has for Singapore is a naval base right between the Muslim nations when they were hellbent on killing Muslims. Now the focus is China so don't even think the Chinese in Singapore are any different in their eyes. Yellow peril has never gone away. They're moving towards the Chinese Exclusion Act Ver2. Other than that you're totally insignificant. www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/23/us-states-use-anti-boycott-laws-punish-responsible-businesses
chibai fight malaysia first dont talk so much
@@thetravelai diam diam cheebai cheena boy
@BalkanBeast woof woof
6 month operation? Seems highly improbable. It would shut down Asian trade including oil shipments to China itself. Maybe no other country would intervene militarily, but there would be a large amount of arms shipments to Singapore from 'neutral' countries and embargo.
In light of polish Belarus tentions csn you do a hypothetical all out war. No time limits just a battle to the death.
I think you could expand this into a series too, Can china Invade the Philippines? and how the Battle for the philippines would unfold as the US would get involved as the PH and US has a defensive pact
That would be interesting, but I think we know who's gonna win...
It's mostly between China and US then and they've probably will get their other allies involved somehow
The Philippines barely has a Navy, and the Army barely has any heavy guns. Her airforce is smaller than Singapore's and is less modern.
The Philippines may have double the standing army personnel, but Singapore has 10 times the number of total reserves.
The only thing the Philippines has is the Jungles and more land to retreat into, but frankly it doesn't stand a chance at all.
The Philippines will not be able to hold back the Chinese for any meaningful amount of time. Most of her urban centers would be conquered in a very short time, and without any means to threaten the Chinese Navy from resupplying, even guerilla warfare would have extremely limited effect.
do a chinese invastion of australia plzzzzz
Can Montenegro Survive an Croatian invasion?
No ex-Yu country has the ability to invade another ex-Yu country. Never mind the fact none have the ability to defend themselves either...
@@SebastianvonGrunf Thats true only for Bosnia
@@Vagab0nd12 Despite the fact that croatia and serbia have something resembling armed forces on paper, neither is able to conduct offensive operations, nor has been for a long time..
But hey, at least our politicians were able to steal all that money they didn't invest in armed forces
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Please do the war between china and india and nepal when nepal is one indian side and when nepal is one chinese side. If the strategic location and 1lakh amry plus 77k paratroopers. And 30k troops in indian army can make much difference.
Very impressive that tiny Singapore could hold China off for so long and make them pay dearly. Singapore is by far the most impressive country I have been to.
They have a big emphasis on being as self reliant and resilient as possible. By 2030 they intend on producing 30% of their own food using rooftop farms, which would reduce the issues discussed in this video with being starved out. They squeeze more mileage out of their tiny island than my country does out of the entire continent we occupy.
I feel so lucky to have visited Singapore on my last international holiday just before the pandemic hit. I keep my beer fridge stocked with Tiger in memory. Hopefully, when this pandemic settles down I can visit again and do the brewery tour.
I am from Denmark. many years ago, I guided three students, from Singapore, around Copenhagen, on new years eve. They did not understand liberal minded party culture; people making sex in the streets, drunk people vomiting or urinating wherever they wanted to, people using their own private fireworks, both up into the air, and down the street, or into staircase, drunk people expressing anti-government statements, half naked drunk people having fun, running screaming down the streets, freaking out in a positive way, and so forth. During those two-three hours I guided them, through the inner parts of the city, they could not believe what they were witnessing. They explained to me, that Singapore is a very authoritarian society. So, they were baffled. Tiger-Beer, Yes, great taste.
@@ThePRCommander Drove from Aalbourg to Copenhagen
Next video on India Vs Pakistan (Military comparison) would be really interesting to see updated version of it thanks ❤love your videos ❤❤
could London defend against a us invasion ?
You mean the United Kingdom? Yes, for a while, with massive casualties on both sides
@@JohnSmith-wx9wj the answer does not matter.......the problem is that it is not a good question...
@@东皇太一-k7y It's just a thought experiment. Someone else did a video on UK vs US. I would have used a different strategy myself as the UK.
@@JohnSmith-wx9wj ok fine...but since in the past uk did defeat usa and burn it White House
@@东皇太一-k7y Yep
PEACE IS THE BEST DEFENSE
Binkovs been watching 300 again
No way will China be allowed to attack Singapore. The US and UK with Australia will get dragged in. Heck I think even Malaysia and Indonesia will help Singapore.
Pls make a video about Asean vs China
The Archipelago of the Riau Islands are the keys to the South China Sea and, indeed, Singapore itself. China must annex those islands from Indonesia (by whatever economic, military or diplomatic means are necessary) and, in doing so, will secure the Southern approaches to their other island bases further North as well as to act as a very effective staging area in order to unify Singapore (willingly or otherwise) with China. I do not support such actions, but I believe that it is inevitable that the PRC will make this happen within the next few years.
Singapore still brave tho ngl
yes
Please make one on whether China could invade and hold New Zealand. I am a New Zealander and don't understand why NZ has, essentially, no defense. The popular view in NZ is that the distance is too great. It seems like a gamble based on not much thought.
You’re to woke .. You wouldn’t want to hurt their feelings with defences
You're right, it's too far for so little reward.
NZ does not have any oil, just sheep and white wine.
Also NZ would get immediate allied help:
ANZUS, AUKUS, 5 Eyes, UN, even the French LOL.
China V Singapore?
Next video: Entirity of Nato V Vatican city
Im just gonna copy and paste my reply to a person here
Bro read some articles, I am Singaporean, some planes, and vehicles come from the US, we also store some assets of ours in the US, Our troops do sometimes train with the US on special occasions. Singapore is also very neutral. Its basically like that one friend who would get bullied and you'd stand up for him/her. US is the friend who would stand up for SG. Since we have seen multiple occasions where US would fight for other countries such as eg Afghanistan, and Iraq. Although it is a different scenario as US are not dealing with militia fighters instead a full on country with actually soldiers, I doubt the US wouldn't do anything to aiding Singapore in battle even if it was a small favor, like giving supplies etc.
On the other hand, SG is apart of the ASEAN alliance. Which means that China would have a hard time getting to Singapore without being noticed by other alliance members such as India, Taiwan or Japan, etc.
SG would spot an invasion coming in beforehand as they can get intel that china is flying fighter aircraft over Malaysian borders or what not or even China may be spotted driving military boats like frigates trought the rivers or the ocean to get to Singapore, looking at these scenarios, by then Singapore would be in the midst of preparing for an invansion from the sea and probably the land(from past terrible experiences😔). Although China may not even be attacking from the land as you know, they would have to cross through too many obstacles like ASEAN countries intervening which would buy Singapore even more time. Furthermore the tensions between India and China are really bad, so for China to invade one of Indias foreign ally is a no-go. China may be able to hold off India on its own without help but would suffer tremendous consequences in the process. But by then the aid of foreign allies would overcome china as it cant possibly be able to handle a battle between US, and the ASEAN working with india, and dont bring bullshit such as Russia coming in, as they themselves have their own problems and would not want to intervene. By then there would be a full on world war but this time with China as the main baddie. North korea may try to help, but it would be useless as they can get into a war with the south and Japan which is definitely more advanced than the North. And if China or The North Koreans ever try to go through nuclear path Instead, India and the US followed by some other countries aid would follow behind, which will lead to a nuclear war resulting in an even bigger conflict then expected, and all of this would be targeted towards China(which is really bad).
In conclusion a Chinese "Invasion" against SG may lead to a full on mini world war.(excluding some countries like Russia etc.)
Although I know the end may seem to be less likely to result into a mini full out war let alone a nuclear one would happen, you should be getting the point on how Singapore would be aided by foreign Asean countries or the US in some way maybe as little as giving supplies or even assets to Singapore.
Edit: btw im not saying china cant beat Singapore on its own because it definitely can, going against all odds.
I agree.
There are many pragmatic reasons to protect Singapore. Protection of Singapore is essential to the economy of many Eastern and Western countries. It is one of the largest and well situated trading hubs in the world.
There are huge ideological motivations to protect Singapore as it is a Full Presidential Republic.
Finally, there are sentimental reasons to protect Singapore, such as the shame in failing to aid an ally. I believe that many of the people in China would also be outraged if their government ever launched such an attack.
Such an attack would likely lead to semi-global conflict and likely a rebellion in China.
@@gourmetwaters6916 ah yes some of the points i missed, you are very true.
China has no reason to attack Singapore。China and the United States. It is possible for Japan to go to war.The troops on the border between China and India are not elite troops. China has never considered India a threat to China。
This a scenario if it is 1 v 1.
@@朱弘宇-j2n it never considered, but very well may be.
you forgot one point, singapore have strong ally.
whether those allies will come to the aid of singapore, is another different story.
Never, never, never rely on your allies. Just look at Ukraine and you know what I mean.
@@thomastay1638 who would even wanna lose a whole strait worth billions to china? Definitely not the US
You really need to do Modern Japan vs Modern ASEAN. See if Japan can redo 1942. The current nations there make Japan invading look like a boss rush
@@jakobinobles3263 That was the case in WWII as well. Malaysia and Indonesia are not prepared this time around either. The only thing that is different today is Singapore.
@@jakobinobles3263 yes, it's as the Russians would say "if u throw enough bodies at the problem, the problem will go away"
"6 months of bombardment" to soften up the Singapore defences? Oh please.
I think we need to see how many South East Asian countries combining forces could go toe-to-toe with China. Singapore + Philippines + Thailand + Indonesia would be a completely fair fight.
Only Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand are considerable
binkov i know ur senriocs are no allince but can u make some with allince cause thats abit more relistic
Would China really use the totality of it's power? Granted the scenario assumes no other country would directly interfere, but a more realistic scenario would have China holding a good deal of it's strength for defense with a wary eye trained on the U.S., while Singapore would be using everything it had. So a more realistic scenario would be - can China take Singapore while holding back enough reserve strength to deter U.S. intervention.
@Freddie Nerkury when I saw this comment(for the god knows how many times), I just picture a huge sniper rifle just launching shells at a ship
Not too bad for Singapore 💰🐼 ....
$ the weaknest of all humans.
Do a video analyzing if China can invade Taiwan if Japan and US are involved
Against BOTH Japan and the U.S.? Absolutely not.
Gospodin Binkov, did you ever play "Traders and Raiders"? A siege is another way China might try.
I think in a Singapore stand a lone scenario, that's probably what could happen.
But strategically if Singapore is lost, China will control the Straits of Malacca. Japan, Korea and to a certain extent Aus, oil supply will be strangled. Unlikely they take the risk of hoping China will play nice with them once China get this advantage.
Singapore is one of US logistics base.
Singapore is part of Five Power Defense Arrangements.
All these taken into consideration, China would unlikely have free play in an attack. Making a win even harder than this video foresee.
Singapore is a tiny country, success in taking Singapore once China decides to do so is a given (eventually) if Singapore doesn't receive any external help. The question is how much pain China is willing to bare and what they think they will get out of it.
You should do
Indonesia vs China
Philippines vs China
Japan vs China
South Korea vs China
And
Vietnam vs China
Together, these estimates are not as good as half of China's strength
Especially in the Philippines, the combat effectiveness is basically zero
@@tianlingchen5523PH zero combat effectiveness But 100% war experience unlike china decade no war experience😅
Vietnam vs US
In a more realistic scenario, Singapore will certainly have a lot of assistance from other countries.
in a realistic scenario - the singaporean will surrunder right away - given that the entire sigapore elites are Chinese or Chinese decent. there is a reason why the elites all speak mandarin.
SINGAPORE: CAN YOU SAY THANK YOU, "OBAMA".
Singapore best chance in this is to cause as much pain as possible, because an island cannot sit on defense, too small.
This scenario is highly unlikely 🤔
Yeah the video depicted that Singapore Air Force and Navy are non existence
Honestly, our Aunties would drive the PLA crazy with all their complaining,…. and if that didn’t work our aged and absent-minded Taxi Uncles would mow the majority of them down within 6-months.
China has one favorite thing to do, make money and get rich... War is bad for business, I don't see how China ever feels the necessity to invade Singapore
@@ancapeancape9829 nah .. they are like locust , they came , they conquered , they destroyed and leave after devastation. It’s their slogan
Singapore would gain allies and UN resolutions immediately.
No way China would have '6 months here' and '6 months there'.
It's 24 hours or nothing.
Fpda?
"No way China would have '6 months here' and '6 months there'. It's 24 hours or nothing." You can crawl over the entire Singapore in just 6 hours.
ahahahaha UN , Utter Nonsense? They said shit when our country got coup'd. It's whether US and India care. I hope so.
This is not how wars are fought these days. Artillery and rockets do most of the job. And as soon as Singapore looses its Navy and Air Force they might as well surrender.
They don't have to use Military heavy lift.
Singapore faces the same risk as Australia from a surprise attack.
An enemy only has to use Civilian Air craft to put thousands of troops into Singapore's Airports.
The same trick works for marine ports; Ships full of Troops and IFV seize the ports in a surprise attack.
This is possible, but unsustainable in Singapore on the long-run. It will be a modern-day seige of Leningrad
Thousands? Singapore military is 1.4m when fully deployed
@@NewmaticKe where you getting that number from?Isnt it more like 400-500k?
@@kelvinpang438 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Armed_Forces