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the_other_brand t1_ixhj3ws wrote
Reply to comment by Be_quiet_Im_thinking in TSMC Racing to 1nm, Investing $32 Billion for Fab: Report by brohymn80
It's not just about manpower for their military. Their demographics are also going to ruin their economy, giving them less tax revenue that can be used for military expenditures.
the_other_brand t1_ixgdh58 wrote
Reply to comment by Zukiff in TSMC Racing to 1nm, Investing $32 Billion for Fab: Report by brohymn80
> its better to do it sooner when they still have the advantage than drag this out since China is swiftly catching up.
China isn't swiftly catching up though, but they will approach their peak military power around 2028 due to their horrible demographics caused by the One Child Policy.
After 2028 it could be decades before they are that strong again even accounting for better technology.
the_other_brand t1_jb3n7vq wrote
Reply to comment by slickhedstrong in Salty fingerprint in the Ocean is evidence of accelerated weakening of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation by DisasterousGiraffe
In simpler terms, Europe will share the same weather as Canada if this ocean current stops.