The question is why China feels the need to do this. The acknowledged superpowers are China, Russia, and the United States. The prior were in agony in World Wa

The question is why China feels the need to do this. The acknowledged superpowers are China, Russia, and the United States. The prior were in agony in World War II, and action by the latter was instrumental in their preservation. For this, I feel some measure of satisfaction with my country, for defending our true allies in that conflict. I remember massive armament and food shipments to Stalin, and U.S. bombers flying out of China. https://history.army.mil/brochures/72-38/72-38.HTM https://history.army.mil/brochures/72-38/72-38.HTM All three tacitly agree upon sovereignty and borders, with a few minor differences (we could mention Taiwan, the Crimea, and perhaps Cuba). Minus these, I believe that the three can and should enter agreements for the mutual defense of their borders, as we have done before in times of dire need, and may do again. None should tolerate the invasion of any. If this question were completely resolved, perhaps this particular "cross of iron" would not be necessary.