In the upheaval of President Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs, China is seeking common cause with jilted partners of the United States as it tries to extend its influence and take center stage in a new trade order — rebuilt without Washington.

https://archive.ph/vWW6X

  • sensiblepuffin
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    3 days ago

    You’re stuck in the 20th century, my friend. Every nation with nuclear weapons no longer has to actually deploy anyone. The threat alone is enough to make the point. You’re never going to listen, but I hope one day you figure it out.

    • electric_nan@lemmy.ml
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      3 days ago

      Nukes are almost solely a deterrent. That is, nobody invades a nuclear power. Absolutely nobody is going to nuke a country because they nationalized a port or something. You can’t seriously think otherwise.