- 03 Nov 2023 07:31
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India has nukes, I think there's mutual deterrence between both.
China's neighbors may indeed sign good deals with both China and the US, even Latin American countries do. But the real deal is in defense, and who they need to defend against.
Fasces wrote:A huge oversimplification. The reality is they'll play up these fears, sign a deal with the US for free $$$$$, then turn around and sign deals sign deals with China anyway.
Even the biggest US ally in the region, Japan, steadfastedly refuses to kowtow to the US and say they'll defend Taiwan.
In terms of land neighbors, only India has continued border disputes with China as well - and if they truly felt threatened, those soldiers on the border would be equipped with more than sticks.
India has nukes, I think there's mutual deterrence between both.
China's neighbors may indeed sign good deals with both China and the US, even Latin American countries do. But the real deal is in defense, and who they need to defend against.