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jmkni
on Feb 24, 2022
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Russian forces invade Ukraine after Putin orders a...
Stupid question here but why will it take China years to prepare? Taiwan is a relatively small Island, surely China is more than capable already?
cambaceres
on Feb 24, 2022
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Because it's a lot more difficult to invade an island country.
antifa
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Probably because if they're not ready, the United States may take military action or economic retailion. Probably they're playing it extra safe and would rather not put their bigger long term goals at any unnecessary risk.
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