Did you see yesterday’s news on this? Trump is picking big fights with China. There are signs this could get serious fast. China held a rare news conference in English. That is clear diplomacy talk for “you better F*$#ing listen.” These moves by Trump, unlike starting a war with media over who had the biggest attendance at their inaugural, is not trivial. China cares and will almost certainly fight over this issue. Will Trump back down? Samza says watch out, this is worth reading up on now.
It is a thorny issue… China has been building military stuff on the little islands in the Sea for years. Its a concern. The sea portions are some that China has long claimed as their own territory, but Taiwan and Philippines and Japan also claim portions. There is clearly real dispute here (beyond this diary). My point / concern is that Trump will be like an Elephant in a China Shop when he tries to negotiate. Or that he won’t even try, he’ll just say in tweet-speak style, “I’m Trump, I’ll win. I have more Nukes! My way. Period.” What plays well with his base is actually dangerous with world at large. Note that China is sending multiple signals here. it was just reported this hour that China has chosen this time to have “leaked” photos of their big nuclear capabilities published: showing they can indeed reach every major US city. This…. worth reading up on Now.
“Chinese media responded by warning that any attempt to prevent China accessing its interests in the region risked sparking a ‘large scale war’ “.
Guardian Story
2016 story on war with China scenarios, outlines issues.
www.telegraph.co.uk/…
Leaking evidence their nukes can reach US cities
China draws battle lines
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