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7. And vassal states accept these arrangements

Thu Jan 4, 2018, 08:44 PM

Jan 2018

because they are better than the alternatives. The new Chinese empire will be like ours-more concerned about trade than physical domination.

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Does South Korea still need the United States? [View all] marylandblue Jan 2018 OP

China is the ultimate threat to SK hack89 Jan 2018 #1

Why are they are a threat to SK? marylandblue Jan 2018 #2

They don't forget their history hack89 Jan 2018 #3

And vassal states accept these arrangements marylandblue Jan 2018 #7

These transitions are never easy marylandblue Jan 2018 #9

The point is that SK and Japan want the US in the region hack89 Jan 2018 #10

So why is NK offering to talk to SK without the US? marylandblue Jan 2018 #11

Because it is the smart thing for both of them to do. hack89 Jan 2018 #12

Like a lot of countries... Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #5

Interesting food for thought. old guy Jan 2018 #6