> I think recent events send a message to China that Western countries are perfectly willing to act against their own interests purely to punish a country that

> I think recent events send a message to China that Western countries are perfectly willing to act against their own interests purely to punish a country that steps out of line. That's the point. The sanctions EU is imposing on Russia are getting very serious, so even without any military threat involved, China would think twice before invading Taiwan. Also I believe some countries already working on alternatives, which of course is a very long and costly process, but better late than never.