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Originally Posted by Skybird
The question is not what can be done, actually there are quite some things that could be done. The problem is the will and determination is lacking on all sides - except the Chinese side. Their determination is resolute.
China could be isolated. Its economy could be contained and suffocated. A military and war-ready alliance could be formed. Their bullying could be answered on equal terms. Their playgrounds at the UN and in the third world could be isolated and contained. Relations could be frozen. Travel restrictions implemented. Trade deals forbidden. Company cooperation prohibited. Military forces in the region massively beefed up. Cyberwar skills boosted. Tourism stopped.
Its not what could not be done. Its about what is not wanted to be done. doing it would ruin precious, long-held illusions. Many supersmart intelligence beasts would need to admit that they were wrong since decades. A mass extinction of narcissistic egos would follow. Or not - I mean shamelessness is a key ability of politicians.
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Many things can be done to tell the Chinese leaders that their behavior is unacceptable - The question in such a case is...how will China interpret the step(s) this alliance may impose against China.
Because this is important.
YES we shall not sit tight and let China have what they want.
We must be prepared that China may see these step(you mentioned) as an act of war.
Markus