How could the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis escalates into war

How could the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis escalates into war between the United States and China

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Taiwan_Strait_Crisis

Highly unlikely, as the PRC knew its military is vastly inferior to the ROC and US forces. While it would have to declare war if Taiwan actually declared independence, any invasion attempt would be handily defeated.

https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/wi-the-1996-taiwan-strait-crisis-escalates.445412/

You may wish to check out this thread, members have discussed the issue quite thoroughly.
 
Highly unlikely, as the PRC knew its military is vastly inferior to the ROC and US forces. While it would have to declare war if Taiwan actually declared independence, any invasion attempt would be handily defeated.
I know that, I wondering if there was anyway some blunder or miscalculation could lead to war
 
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