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originally posted by: Fools
At this time the CCP is trying for global economic command. On a military level, I do not think China would ever try to dominate in east asia on a war footing as practically every nation around them would band together as they would see themselves on the chopping block as well.
In other words, China would be very foolish to start a real war at this time. Their navy for sure is not prepared to do so and win.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Never Despise
Allow me to rephrase. China has no more desire to be self-sufficient than the United States does. Each represents a huge market for the other.
I posit that China presents the greatest market on the planet and should that market be denied to the US, the impact would be devastating. And the vice is versa.
There is no such thing as self sufficient anymore.
originally posted by: wdkirk
Chinas belt and road initiative is concerning.