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Martin68

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11. I believe China is saying, "But Taiwan is different." Not very supportive of Putin after all.
Wed Feb 23, 2022, 02:08 PM
Feb 2022

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China is lying. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #1
That's China's plan, but I don't agree a return to China is inevitable. Martin68 Feb 2022 #6
China's goal is to be a global superpower. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #7
China is using the arguments against Putin to their advantage. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #9
It's a weak argument to insist that Ukraine is an in independent country but Taiwan is not. Martin68 Feb 2022 #10
I hope you are right. But China and Russia are aiming for a global power shift. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #12
Yes they are. Many observers think Russia, in particular, is making a huge mistake. Martin68 Feb 2022 #18
Russia is making a mistake only if it loses. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #19
Consider China's position: they've invested a lot to gain allies and influence using economic and Martin68 Feb 2022 #20
Think about China's mindset: Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #21
All you gain through soft power is lost once you show your true colors. That's the point. Martin68 Feb 2022 #23
Interesting... EarlG Feb 2022 #2
Partially so, I think Tom Rinaldo Feb 2022 #3
That's the way I read it BeyondGeography Feb 2022 #4
if china halts trade to russis, which amounted over a 100 billion last year... Javaman Feb 2022 #8
I don't think China is going to do anything like that EarlG Feb 2022 #13
I believe China is saying, "But Taiwan is different." Not very supportive of Putin after all. Martin68 Feb 2022 #11
I'm thinking they will go the other way with the logic Sapient Donkey Feb 2022 #17
"Taiwan...has always been an inalienable part of China." Tell that to the Taiwanese Martin68 Feb 2022 #5
True that Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2022 #14
China should invade Siberia... AntiFascist Feb 2022 #15
How long did the PRC/CCP have control over Taiwan? Sapient Donkey Feb 2022 #16
Only to a googlepex of significant figures. Igel Feb 2022 #22
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