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Why do they just -need- to have Taiwan back that they would kill for it? Just let it be.
by gech 9y ago
Why do they just -need- to have Taiwan back that they would kill for it? Just let it be.
- blackbagboys 9y agoThe CCP can't formally acknowledge Taiwan's independence from the mainland because that would set a dangerous precedent for the conquered peoples living in Tibet and Xinjiang. Similarly, the party can't formally recognize and respect Taiwan's right to self-governance short of formal independence because the CCP believes (and is probably correct in believing) that any centers of power within China that are not explicitly subordinate to the party are an existential threat. The party really has only two options - the status quo, or the subjugation of the island.
- prewett 9y agoIf China doesn't have Taiwan, then some other country (e.g. the US or Japan) can put a naval base there and deny access to a large area. That would be a strategic disaster.
- dis-sys 9y agonot after China can build 6 aircraft carrier combat groups. btw, Japan is no longer in the equation.