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orangecrush

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Reply to Aviation Pro (Reply #10)

Wed Dec 20, 2023, 10:45 PM

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Xi straight-up told Biden that China is going to take over Taiwan, report says. It could end in war. [View all] Polybius Dec 2023 OP

That's one reason American businesses are getting out of China. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #1

Yes, and one reason why China's economy is hurting. nt SunSeeker Dec 2023 #4

China's economy is much much worse than just hurting. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #16

I agree, which is why a war would be disasterous for China. nt SunSeeker Dec 2023 #25

I can argue the other way. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #33

An amphibious operation.... Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #34

Whether we like or not, Xi intends to take Taiwan one way or the other. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #37

Apec predator. nt Qutzupalotl Dec 2023 #2

Biden has promised to defend Taiwan if attacked IronLionZion Dec 2023 #3

Why is Xi is obsessed with taking over tiny Taiwan? SunSeeker Dec 2023 #5

Probably the same reason Putins obsessed with Ukraine...power. live love laugh Dec 2023 #8

I always thought Xi was more rational than Putin. I guess he's not. nt SunSeeker Dec 2023 #26

Nope Rebl2 Dec 2023 #28

Read up on the history. maxsolomon Dec 2023 #11

I've read the history. The question is why make this a priority now, when China is in economic trouble. SunSeeker Dec 2023 #23

It's not condescension. I can do condescension. maxsolomon Dec 2023 #41

It used to be Fomosa IbogaProject Dec 2023 #18

I know. The question is why make this a priority now, when China is in economic trouble. SunSeeker Dec 2023 #24

To promote Nationalism. Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #35

So basically it's to distract the Chinese people from their misery? SunSeeker Dec 2023 #43

They can probably fly J20 fighter jets over Taiwan and attack undeterred Kennah Dec 2023 #6

Probably not. Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #36

Very true. Hype is everywhere. Kennah Dec 2023 #38

Stealth tech is actually pretty tough... Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #39

Drones are real. I suspect that top tier military powers are working hard to produce cheap anti drone measures. Kennah Dec 2023 #42

Thank Trump for the rampant global instability. live love laugh Dec 2023 #7

I'd have to blame China for it's aggressive polices, they've been threating Taiwan forever EX500rider Dec 2023 #9

The response of the U.S. will be proportional Aviation Pro Dec 2023 #10

US does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation AlienAsparagus Dec 2023 #12

So, your way to avoid the crisis... Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #40

welcome to DU gopiscrap Dec 2023 #46

+1 orangecrush Dec 2023 #27

Bluster. Oopsie Daisy Dec 2023 #13

My thoughts? FWIW. bluestarone Dec 2023 #14

That's insane. Taiwan (Formosa) was controlled by Spain, then by the Japanese.. Never by China. China wants Taiwan TeamProg Dec 2023 #15

The Republic of China took control of Taiwan in 1945 Zeitghost Dec 2023 #17

Weren't the leaders of the RoC exiled? They weren't a recognized power in China? TeamProg Dec 2023 #20

Right? TeamProg Dec 2023 #21

well that's fucked up..if true prodigitalson Dec 2023 #19

Honestly if that is exactly what he said it's not any different jgmiller Dec 2023 #22

so I am curious.... RussBLib Dec 2023 #29

I look at two things: Frasier Balzov Dec 2023 #30

I also think that China holds many US bonds and if it wants to cash all of them this could question everything Dec 2023 #31

I see one defeated Chinese Navy in the future then MistakenLamb Dec 2023 #32

China's experience in Hong Kong has encourage them jgmiller Dec 2023 #44

Fuck you Xi! Initech Dec 2023 #45