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On the other hand, if Xi decides to blockade Taiwan then he can't pretend that it won't hurt the US, so it will be seen as an act of aggression. Of course, the
by yongjik 6y ago
On the other hand, if Xi decides to blockade Taiwan then he can't pretend that it won't hurt the US, so it will be seen as an act of aggression. Of course, the US may grumble and let China take it... or it may not. That prospect should give any wannabe Taiwan taker a pause.
Japan ostensibly started the Pacific War to secure its oil supply. Supply chains are serious business.
- austhrow743 6y agoTaiwan exists as a country because of the US’ refusal to let them take it.
- MeinBlutIstBlau 6y agoThat was a major reason for much of the caucus campaigns from the Germans and to occupy much of SE Europe. Germany didn't have much oil supplies but elsewhere did. So why not invade them?