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> I've noticed a weird kind of racism in some folks who talk about China: they simultaneously think they'll conquer the world and that they can't invent technol
by ethelward 7y ago
> I've noticed a weird kind of racism in some folks who talk about China: they simultaneously think they'll conquer the world and that they can't invent technology on their own.
China is the new USSR :)
- LyndsySimon 7y agoThe US - both the general public and the state itself - vastly overestimated the capabilities of the Soviet armed forces. I don’t think that’s true for China, at least not today.
- gspetr 7y agoThe Soviets had vast presence in Europe and were credible ideological opponents. China is contained in South East Asia and poses no ideological threat to the West.
- instantwhat 7y agoAre you unaware of China's Belt and Road initiative? Confucious Institutes at U.S. universities?
- dontbenebby 7y agoPlus, countries like Korea are nervous with all this talk of closing bases. China is a likely new ally if they feel they can't rely on the US.