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Old 10-07-17, 10:43 AM   #688
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Originally Posted by Jimbuna View Post
I think the greatest unknown is precisely, what is China thinking and what are their intentions.
1. Getting a foothold on the Korean peninsula.
2. Keeping their flank war-free
3. Getting rid of a certain constant annoyance named Kim
4. Keeping the Americans out for sure.
5. Strenghtening their naval-strategic position in the region, namely regarding the South Chinese Sea conflict
6. Pissing India.
7. Signaling South Korea (and Taiwan!) where their place is.
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