When the Japanese soldiers invaded Taiwan there was a lot of fighting.

China has said repeatedly that it would invade Taiwan if Taipei deployed nuclear weapons.

The republic lasted no longer than the time it took the Japanese to invade and occupy Taiwan.

However, China does not have the means to invade Taiwan.

"China wants to invade Taiwan," the voice continued as a million Chinese soldiers marched in perfect step.

The fact is, China isn't really capable of invading Taiwan.

Several attempts to invade Taiwan were unsuccessful, mainly due to disease and armed resistance by aborigines on the island.

China lacks the military power to invade Taiwan, experts say, and is no match for American forces should they be drawn into a confrontation.

If they should ever get serious about invading Taiwan, they'll need troop transports.

China's ability to successfully invade Taiwan is hardly a foregone conclusion.