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Totalitarianism aside, I'm not sure about the stability either. Personally I suspect Xi Jinping's reign will end with some kind of bang, either an economic one or something relating to invading Taiwan.


A dramatic end to his reign doesn't have to imply social or political instability (though it certainly could).


Would the us currently defend Taiwan? I think they might get the chance to just take it, especially if we get another president like Trump in 28.


No idea, honestly. But if I lived in Taiwan I would be shitting bricks.


Taiwan's biggest problem is that the average age is currently ~45 and in 15 years it will be ~55. It's going to be hard to keep the economy going once half the country's retired.


Yes obviously. We would erase President Xi and his family as well. What are they going to do, cross the Pacific? Our total willingness to do is unconditional.


If Japan became involved would the US then become embroiled?




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