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The annexation of Taiwan is about access to the pacific ocean, or to be precise, about minimizing the risk of a blockade and about strategic depth on their east
by Jon_Lowtek 6y ago
The annexation of Taiwan is about access to the pacific ocean, or to be precise, about minimizing the risk of a blockade and about strategic depth on their eastern border. The communist party is literally playing grand strategy and from their perspective, they are surrounded by enemies. This is not nationalist pride, it is nationalist paranoia.
- Ericson2314 6y agoIf it was mostly fear, wouldn't taking over the Philippines or a huge freight capacity west with Belt and Road would be equally good?
- cheaprentalyeti 6y agoIt looks like they've been slowly pursuing all three strategies.