undeadermonkey

undeadermonkey t1_j1o3u83 wrote

Not entirely.

America's a little bit distracted by Russia right now - it may not be the best time to invade, but it's the best time to probe if an invasion is viable.

Yes, there's internal bullshit, but all they have to do is back down until people simmer down, and then disappear a few ring-leaders - fear should bring back the quiet.

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undeadermonkey t1_iu6bt4h wrote

He's not wrong, and you seem to be reading a motivation into his comment that didn't exist.

China's primary interest is in the propaganda win, they don't actually give a shit how things actually are - only how they appear.

De facto independence is one thing; having the Chinese populace witnessing blatent independence and an impotent response is something that the CCP cannot afford.

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