- 31 Mar 2021 16:34
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The miscalculations in my mind is the outward aggression. South China Seas, Taiwan, Hong Kong, as well as manipulation of government in the Maldives & Sri Lanka; Australian trade disputes; and their general debt trap diplomacy (they attempting this with my parents native Dominican Republic). All of these things are not outright military aggression, but they will make it harder for anyone on the planet to want to cooperate with China on anything, even non-military.
Many people say that China has no interest in war. That they only want to focus on what's happening within their borders. However, there are so many data points to the contrary of this idea. For example, I don't see how a military base in Africa is not a military adventure for them. I don't think it's a good idea to assume China will just keep to itself. Especially when they are already clearly trying to bully their neighbors.
B0ycey wrote:What have we done to suggest China's strategy is a miscalculation?
The miscalculations in my mind is the outward aggression. South China Seas, Taiwan, Hong Kong, as well as manipulation of government in the Maldives & Sri Lanka; Australian trade disputes; and their general debt trap diplomacy (they attempting this with my parents native Dominican Republic). All of these things are not outright military aggression, but they will make it harder for anyone on the planet to want to cooperate with China on anything, even non-military.
Many people say that China has no interest in war. That they only want to focus on what's happening within their borders. However, there are so many data points to the contrary of this idea. For example, I don't see how a military base in Africa is not a military adventure for them. I don't think it's a good idea to assume China will just keep to itself. Especially when they are already clearly trying to bully their neighbors.
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