But I was describing subversion and takeover, not 'damage'. And even in the case where the subversion is poorly executed and thus perceived as damage (or perce

But I was describing subversion and takeover, not 'damage'. And even in the case where the subversion is poorly executed and thus perceived as damage (or perceived at all*), China, due to its size, can withstand more damage than Taiwan. And this damage is merely a short-term cost China may be willing to pay, for the long-term benefit of controlling Taiwan. *For an example, look at the Chinese trade war before Trump retaliated with tariffs [1]. Forced technology transfer, joint ventures as condition of market access, and unofficial policies and roadblocks, all to protect Chinese companies, while helping them take foreign markets. But because Xi Jinping publicly urged for "trade and cooperation" instead of openly stating his intentions, while continuing these policies, it was not perceived as trade war. [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/15/business/china-technology-transfer.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/15/business/china-technology...