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Alhena

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27. Ok, if Trump launches cruise missiles, what will China do to "stop him"?

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Aug 11, 2017, 10:20 AM

Aug 2017

If we planned a ground invasion then, sure, China could stop us. But the plans I've seen leaked call for us to use air and sea-launched cruise missiles, and China isn't going to try to shoot down our B-1s or sink our ships. If they did try they would lose to our F-22s and our navy, and they know that.

I read this as China saying "don't target Kim personally" - they may succeed in stopping us from doing that. It also may be a precursor to them invading NK in the event of war as an ostensible NK ally. That may actually be the best case scenario since China could confiscate his nukes while letting him stay in power. I think a crucial point here is that China genuinely does not want a nuclear North Korea- that is very destabilizing as current events show.

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China just said if North Korea attacks first they will remain neutral. * [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 OP

I sure hope the petulant child understands the significance of this DrDan Aug 2017 #1

All Trump will do now is attack China with his mouth and his Tweets SummerSnow Aug 2017 #2

That would really be stupid. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #10

1950-1952 all over again... ewagner Aug 2017 #35

Well he got the distraction he needed...FEAR! Fire and fury will carry over to weekend.... RestoreAmerica2020 Aug 2017 #75

Yep, short and to the point. paleotn Aug 2017 #58

I fear you are correct - at a time we need allies, he is divisive DrDan Aug 2017 #49

It is a direct message to NK. former9thward Aug 2017 #3

It is a direct message to Donald Trump. No preemption allowed. PubliusEnigma Aug 2017 #5

It seems like a warning to both parties. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #7

They can do the same..... paleotn Aug 2017 #60

I trust the Chinese are smart enough to avoid a pissing match with Trump. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #62

a pre-emptive strike by the U.S. would prompt a reaction from China - but China would DrDan Aug 2017 #46

When NK's only friend in the world former9thward Aug 2017 #82

if NK's only friend in the world want to deliver a message to NK, it will not be done in public DrDan Aug 2017 #83

He understands. tecelote Aug 2017 #31

The child is getting attention. That's all the child cares about CrispyQ Aug 2017 #61

The GOP MFM008 Aug 2017 #63

I can't even associate with people who I know who identify as republican, anymore. CrispyQ Aug 2017 #70

Agree MFM008 Aug 2017 #72

so... all it takes now is a clear definition of "attacks" lapfog_1 Aug 2017 #4

My interpretation of what constitutes an attack DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #6

The question is what does China think constitutes an attack... lapfog_1 Aug 2017 #8

Since he is a malignant narcissist, verbally attacking is an "attack" SummerSnow Aug 2017 #12

So Guam (American territory) gets to watch for 16 minutes as armed missiles fly at them? Not Ruth Aug 2017 #9

I know the Deplorables believe a war with Korea will be a walk in the park. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #13

What? These are many new questions that I do not have the answer to. Not Ruth Aug 2017 #23

Do you or do you not believe China will sit on the sidelines while we pulverize North Korea? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #28

I believe that they would protest strongly Not Ruth Aug 2017 #29

They would send troops to DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #34

As I said, I do not believe that China would nuke America Not Ruth Aug 2017 #44

I agree that China wouldn't nuke the U.S. They don't have a death wish. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #50

To the both of you. tazkcmo Aug 2017 #78

If I recall correctly, China backed VietNam until we left as fast as possible. shraby Aug 2017 #45

And then China had a war with Vietnam four years later. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #51

Shall we play a game? N/t bronxiteforever Aug 2017 #11

nice. +1 ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #18

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #80

Exactly! lark Aug 2017 #30

I think the definition depends upon the "spilling of blood" ewagner Aug 2017 #37

They are a super power in east Asia . Understandable they don't want chaos in the region started lunasun Aug 2017 #14

Link posted by DU member Athena about this. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #15

TY. I included it. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #17

It's a bold statement by China's majority party. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #25

100% agree. lark Aug 2017 #36

a message strictly intended for the U.S. mainer Aug 2017 #16

Good! ginnyinWI Aug 2017 #26

i think there was also a subtext for North Korea... Raster Aug 2017 #71

Not 100% official, pretty close. Take note, Trump. China leadership could disavow this if they wish. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2017 #19

Wonderful News OutaHere Aug 2017 #20

2 things onetexan Aug 2017 #21

China just saved Trumps ass!! aeromanKC Aug 2017 #22

No! lark Aug 2017 #38

Trump is so out of his league HopeAgain Aug 2017 #24

Ok, if Trump launches cruise missiles, what will China do to "stop him"? Alhena Aug 2017 #27

What is North Korea going to do while we drops bombs on their heads? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #39

Retaliate against Seoul probably, but they won't physically prevent the US from bombing them Alhena Aug 2017 #54

What if North Korea, seeing the end is nigh, shoots their entire bolt ? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #55

What if? Then their country will experience temperatures of several million degrees LittleBlue Aug 2017 #81

If we create nuclear fallout by preemptive strike on NK, China will attack bronxiteforever Aug 2017 #48

Well that's that. NK called trump's bluff by saying they will launch towards Guam... brush Aug 2017 #32

I believe North Korea said the plans would be complete by then. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #43

You could be right. I just remember the 15th as being mentioned. brush Aug 2017 #53

I have to look. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #59

Insane and dangerous is right. And so is "fire and fury". brush Aug 2017 #69

I still think Trump is going to preemptively attack NK maryellen99 Aug 2017 #33

Reasonable assumption n/t ewagner Aug 2017 #41

I bet by the end of the day, Russia will be next. KRISITNA Aug 2017 #40

What I fear is a Gulf of Tonkin incident. mainer Aug 2017 #42

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE KRISITNA Aug 2017 #47

It beats a war Not Ruth Aug 2017 #64

This is actually also a warning to Kim. B2G Aug 2017 #52

Terrifying...in this environment a relatively minor incident could morph into a "Sarajevo moment" tritsofme Aug 2017 #56

Silly man. If the war starts by Labor Day our brave boys and girls will be back by Christmas. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #65

Insert monkey wrench here. paleotn Aug 2017 #57

I have no doubt that TRUMP will attack NK Still In Wisconsin Aug 2017 #66

The only way China nukes us if we nuke them or vice versa. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #68

...and I have no doubt that TRUMP would/will go nuclear with China- er-JINA I mean. Still In Wisconsin Aug 2017 #76

Stability of US and NK are vital for China. Destabilization of either country could also destabilize SweetieD Aug 2017 #67

More concerning is the statement "if the United States attacks first and tries to overthrow Vinca Aug 2017 #73

WWIII Johnny2X2X Aug 2017 #74

Very sane on their part Lithos Aug 2017 #77

No one seriously expected anything different. Tatiana Aug 2017 #79

Drumpt equates war with his fake wrestling fights when he used rubber chairs kairos12 Aug 2017 #84

Kick Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2017 #85