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In reply to the discussion: Chinese invasion of Taiwan 'imminent,' warns US [View all]enid602
(9,575 posts)12. Russia
I think Russia and Chinas current love affair is a matter of convenience, and will go the way of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Taiwans economic importance (and Chinas dependence on the microchips) will make China think twice before upsetting the apple cart.
Much of Eastern Russia was part of China prior to Japans invasion of China during WWIi. China has presented the UN with claims on this land. I predict that Russia will soon be a rump state consisting of Moscow and St Petersburg.
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And Pete, I feel soo much safer knowing that that you have installed a makeup room in the Pentagon.
jls4561
May 2025
#10
If I were Xi, and I wanted Taiwan, I'd invade sometime in the next three and a half years.
LudwigPastorius
May 2025
#18
Yep. "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napolean
thought crime
Jun 2025
#46