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cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/43734791

Just as Russian President Vladimir Putin was clear about his intentions toward Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping has left no doubt about his plans for Taiwan. The only way to deter him from pursuing "reunification" with the island is to make clear that the costs of doing so will be punishing.

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Last month, Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, stated that Chinese aggression against the self-governing democratic island could constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, warranting a military response.

Takaichi is right, but it is not just Japan that would be affected. Because Taiwan produces 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors and hosts one of its most vibrant globalized tech ecosystems, a blockade or invasion would send shockwaves through the global economy, potentially tilting the race for AI leadership in China’s favor. The fall of free Taiwan would also upend the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, placing much of Asia under China’s yoke, while cementing China’s chokehold on the South and East China Seas. For these reasons, a conflict over the island has the potential to escalate into a broader war.

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[–] REDACTED@infosec.pub 0 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (4 children)

1895

No, this is 2025

You're either very ignorant or enjoy spreading misinformation.

Sir, I'm informed accordingly to modern age. I don't follow your colonial mindset or base reality on something that happened generations ago. Now that's prime example of stupidity.

[–] ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world 1 points 11 hours ago (3 children)

I know you're culturally primed to give no fucks about justice and colonization but come on...

[–] REDACTED@infosec.pub 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (2 children)

I'm literally arguing against that while you seem to be in support of it.

When was the last time Europe "consumed" a territory? What happened to Tibet, what is happening to HK and what will happen to Taiwan? What is happening to Ukraine? Are you sure it's the west who's colonial and not the other way around? Lmao even

[–] ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

? Name a non-Western colony in 2025, lol.

[–] REDACTED@infosec.pub 1 points 10 hours ago

I literally asked you about HK and Tibet. Note that by colonialism I include annexation.