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In reply to the discussion: Chinese invasion of Taiwan 'imminent,' warns US [View all]Shipwack
(2,720 posts)36. True, that.
Thats the logical viewpoint. However
I am by no means an expert on China, but I think that publicly embracing that point of view would take a while. While they might be able to implement long range plans more easily than we can, I think the Chinese ship of state can only change course gradually.
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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 31
#10
If I were Xi, and I wanted Taiwan, I'd invade sometime in the next three and a half years.
LudwigPastorius
May 31
#18