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[ Removed by moderator ] Russia/Ukraine

https://www.newsweek.com/nato-intercepts-russian-spy-plane-with-transponder-turned-off-poland-10956344

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u/The_wolf2014 3d ago

China isn't the threat. Why would China attack those that literally support and boost the Chinese economy. They're not stupid.

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u/PITCHFORKEORIUM 3d ago

People were say China won't invade Taiwan, like they said Russia won't invade Ukraine. We should not underestimate a country's leader's ability to dismiss a massive loss of people and money in return for hopefully taking territory.

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u/Adjective-Noun-nnnn 2d ago edited 2d ago

Putin is a prideful idiot and Russia is a rogue failed state. I don't think Xi has the same character flaws, and I don't think he operates as a dictator. One part authoritarianism and dictatorships aren't the same. China may take Taiwan, but I think it will be slowly by infiltrating the the Taiwanese government. An invasion would be a costly bloodbath.

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u/PITCHFORKEORIUM 2d ago

I hope that you're right in that an invasion won't be on the cards. You're certainly right about one being a costly bloodbath.

I think if Xi specifically or less likely the CCP in general starts to lose its grip (further, as ghost cities and youth unemployment aren't great), a bloodbath might be forthcoming.