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Mike 03

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1. Yes, China could definitely be sending a message to Hong Kong and Taiwan

Reply to Jeorge IX (Original post)

Tue May 26, 2020, 07:31 AM

May 2020

It might also be sending a larger message to its adversaries (US and Japan), fearing a more assertive challenge in the East China Sea. As China grows more defiant, issues that other countries "let slide" might come back into play. China is even in (diplomatic) conflict with Australia.

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China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic: state TV [View all] Jeorge IX May 2020 OP

Yes, China could definitely be sending a message to Hong Kong and Taiwan Mike 03 May 2020 #1

I do know someone there Warpy May 2020 #2

Xi has taken Trump's measure and knows he is a weak leader. Lonestarblue May 2020 #3

agree, the Idiot is no match for China's skillful, cunning and ruthless leader Xi. onetexan May 2020 #6

Sad but true.... Dan May 2020 #9

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