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1034 sats \ 1 reply \ @kepford 15 Apr \ on: China 'ready for war' w/ America and Sec Hegseth Comments Evaluated Politics_And_Law
I really get bad vibes from Hegseth.
War hawks always paint adversaries as stronger than they really are. This happened during the cold war and I have a strong suspicion it is happening now with China.
I'm sure there are hawks in China but it seems to me that there is far more reason for China to fear US military action than the reverse. I mean just look at the last 40 years.
I'm not suggesting China is our friend but I am suggesting that just like in the past there are well connected people with a lot of incentives to make China our enemy and build it up as more dangerous than it is.
Americans need to try to view things through the lens of our supposed enemies and stop buying the propaganda that the USA is always the good guy. I mean if people think about it long enough they know that isn't true. Just look at our politics and how people view different administrations. We get so wrapped up in US politics we neglect to understand how other nations perceive the actions of the US regime.
Talk to people from other countries when you get the opportunity. Don't focus on who is right but rather I understanding what they think and why. Perceptions. It's fascinating when you do.
I mean China has consistently said they would take Taiwan by force if they need to and 2027 is a huge anniversary year for them (100th year of the PLA founding). 2027 will also mark the 21st Party Congress where Xi will clearly move for a 4th term in office.
Yes the US has historically painted the advisory as stronger but that isnt always a bad thing as goals against them can be much easier accomplished and the civilian population will be happy.
The US cares about its chip supply which right now and for the next probably 5-10 years will heavily involve Taiwan. It is critical to the US economy over many other things and many other countries.
Right now the way that the US and others have positioned themselves via freedom of navigation flights and sailing ships is the most peaceful check to China that can happen.
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