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Totalitarianism aside, I'm not sure about the stability either. Personally I suspect Xi Jinping's reign will end with some kind of bang, either an economic one
by andrewflnr 7mo ago
Totalitarianism aside, I'm not sure about the stability either. Personally I suspect Xi Jinping's reign will end with some kind of bang, either an economic one or something relating to invading Taiwan.
- nemomarx 7mo agoWould the us currently defend Taiwan? I think they might get the chance to just take it, especially if we get another president like Trump in 28.
- fc417fc802 7mo agoIf Japan became involved would the US then become embroiled?
- junofan 7mo agoYes obviously. We would erase President Xi and his family as well. What are they going to do, cross the Pacific? Our total willingness to do is unconditional.
- andrewflnr 7mo agoNo idea, honestly. But if I lived in Taiwan I would be shitting bricks.
- slavik81 7mo agoTaiwan's biggest problem is that the average age is currently ~45 and in 15 years it will be ~55. It's going to be hard to keep the economy going once half the country's retired.
- fc417fc802 7mo agoA dramatic end to his reign doesn't have to imply social or political instability (though it certainly could).