I agree with everything, particularly with: > And finally, I think war is equally undesirable for us and China, considering we both have nukes, and direct war

I agree with everything, particularly with: > And finally, I think war is equally undesirable for us and China, considering we both have nukes, and direct war between nuclear powers is unacceptable. Nuclear wars have no winners. It is a shame that china is taking the route of russia in lingering over its “glorious” past. If it would just settle it’s differences with taiwan and accept that taiwan can be like austria is for germany, allow hong kong a special status, and move on from all this petty posturing and warmongering, it would easily double its gdp and most important it would stand a chance at lifting its citizens out of poverty. But it all boils down to the “ambitions” of insecure leaders, as in any country that takes that route. And for me personally that makes china a huge disappointment - i really thought it could do better.