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Seems like China is gearing up for a potential conflict the US. Why do you guys think they choose this particular moment to demonstrate a military capability whose only real target are US military assets?
Stu
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Despite their economy, China is still very much a totalitarian state. China is planning long-term in military matters.
China will utilize the next 20-30 years for strengthening its economy, production capacity, and military. Its buildup is reminiscent of Nazi Germany's military & productivity buildup. The USA will be weakened by its struggle with Islamic terrorists during that time, and this window will be exploited by China. Then, China will very possibly pounce and try to defeat the USA--and possibly next the world.
During the years Chinais building up and the USA is harrassed by Islamic terrorists, China will attempt to slowly exert its own expanding hegemony, and to mildly harass the USA as well, awaiting the opportune moment to strike decisively. If the USA becomes crippled by lack of military and communications satellites, and EMP attacks disable much of theUSA mainland's electronic infrastructure, the USA will be in big trouble as it will no longer possess its huge hi-tech advantage. Then China's conventional weaponry and enormous Army will become a pivotal factor.
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When was the last time China invaded another country? Like 300 years ago?