• @[email protected]
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    1724 hours ago

    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 🐆
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      3023 hours ago

      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.

    • @seaQueue
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      522 hours ago

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

      • Buelldozer
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        212 hours ago

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