That's a different question from "what difference does it make"

> What consequences are you thinking of that we haven't already done? Sanctions, trade tariffs, political condemnation of an authoritarian state? There are many steps to pressure China before an open war is declared.

> Hilarious that we want to punish China but we won't punish our own politicians.

Why not both? I think Trump is already punished a bit, he lost the election.