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[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 18 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It sounds like US sanctions and other trade measures against China are really starting to bite.

I very much doubt they will ever invade Taiwan, the resulting sanctions would destroy their economy.

[–] oce@jlai.lu 32 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm worried a failing economy could actually motivate them to get into war to divert the people's attention and stay in power, I think it's a common political tactic.

[–] Jumi@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Just look at Russia

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago
[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I read this as preparation for round two of the USA's China tariff boogaloo

[–] Buelldozer@lemmy.today 3 points 1 month ago

The Biden Administration was "Round Two", the return of Trump will bring Round Three.