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Applying pressure that is irresistible is the literal definition of forcing. So yes, China was definitely forcing Norway to recognize Taiwan and Hong Kong as a
by robert_foss 9y ago
Applying pressure that is irresistible is the literal definition of forcing.
So yes, China was definitely forcing Norway to recognize Taiwan and Hong Kong as a being a part of China.
- ekianjo 9y agoIts rather a matter of incentives. Norway has more to gainthis way. But it is not threatening their existence so forcing is the wrong word to use here. Its just clickbaity.
- andrepd 9y agoBut here the pressure wasn't "irresistible"; they were not being threatened or attacked. They would just be making less money than they do this way. I hardly call that irresistible.
- robert_foss 9y agoFinancial force is force.
- andai 9y agoWhat is it called when all it takes to convince you to do something you consider unethical is the promise of money?