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Scalded Nun

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1. I am sure I am blissfully unaware of all the nuances in that region, but

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Fri Sep 17, 2021, 10:57 AM

Sep 2021

given the crap China is pulling the the South China sea I would tell them to cease/desist if they want to join the club. I am probably missing something, but given China's aggressiveness I do not think they would make an honorable and valued addition to the pact.

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China applies to join Pacific trade pact to boost economic clout [View all] muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 OP

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