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Well that's the scariest thing I've read in a long time. Turns out the image of China as a worthy, powerful opponent destined to greatness is a carefully craft
by pchristensen 17y ago
Well that's the scariest thing I've read in a long time. Turns out the image of China as a worthy, powerful opponent destined to greatness is a carefully crafted ruse. There's no doubt about it's power but some of the stuff in the article would make a young Bill Gates blush.
I wonder what would have to happen for America and Europe to stand up and deal with this? What would be worth the conflict and political outcry due to temporarily lowered standard of living?
- poutine 17y agoIt suits those in power in western governments to paint China as an existential threat to their respective countries. The reality is somewhat more complicated but it will be impressive if China manages to hold itself together over the next 20 years, never mind becoming a superpower which is laughable on examination.
- grandalf 17y agoYou're supposed to feel scared, that's the goal of that kind of propaganda. You may feel better if you read my other comment: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1056013 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1056013