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		mlindner on Feb 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why would a 21st century warplane shoot a balloon ... I think because, to most external viewers, why China would want an escalation cycle makes no sense. It only harms China.

ukoki on Feb 6, 2023 [–]

China wants a common enemy to distract their population from problems at home.

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