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China has said it will "never compromise" on the issue of Taiwan, in its first military talks with the US since 2021.

It urged the US to "stop arming Taiwan" and take its concerns "seriously".

This comes just days ahead of pivotal elections in Taiwan, which could push the island further towards - or away - from Beijing.

China claims Taiwan as part of its own territory, but the island sees itself as distinct from the Chinese mainland.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (3 children)

When US support a genocide in the middle east under the statement "Isreal have the right to defend itself by attacking others" It is amazing that China still haven't rolled in with their military in Taiwan.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 7 months ago (1 children)

They're waiting to see if Trump is in office. He can be bought for fairly cheap.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Yeah, but bought by whom? Modi's India and Meloni's Italy and Yoon Suk Yeol's Korea all want a slice. Hell, the US is overflowing with NatSec types who are eager for a loss cannon like Trump to take office.

I don't think Trump siding with China is in any way inevitable. He could just as easily be baited into starting a shooting war purely thanks to some Beautiful Generals massaging his ego.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

They already know we don't care about genocide of middle eastern people, they're worried we'll support them with military equipment like Ukraine. They're even using Russia's playbook. "Stop helping them prepare to defend against an invasion or else."

[–] [email protected] -3 points 7 months ago

China knows about the Commander of the Join Chiefs of Staff's priorities and the contingency Global Campaign Plans for INDOPACOM if they fuck around too hard. Give STRATCOM and SOCOM a good reason to let loose. The Fast Attacks need the target practice anyways.