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China's Xi accused the US of trying to trick him into invading Taiwan, but said he won't take the bait (www.businessinsider.com)
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[–] 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)

The same Xi that violates Taiwan's airspace continuously. That increases the airspace violations whenever Taiwan does something that he doesn't like, like democratically electing pro-independence politicians or when US politicians visit Taiwan.

Yeah sure Xi, the only reason you threaten Taiwan's democracy is because the US tricked you into it.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    This is such a ridiculous take. Taiwan is literally historically, legally and internationally-recognized part of China. It's literally an island that is part of China. There is no Taiwanese airspace to violate - it's China's airspace and has been since planes were invented.

    Further, he didn't say the USA is trying to trick him into violating Taiwanese democracy but instead is trying to trick him into invading Taiwan, specifically by publishing stories about completing that Pacific Kill Chain by deploying specialized weapon installations on the island that could neutralize China's military advantages via nuclear first strike capabilities. China doesn't need to invade Taiwan for Taiwan to accept the one country two systems approach of integration which you would still consider a violation of their democracy.

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