The current trade war with China is only a prelude to what is coming. China is preparing for what it considers an inevitable "hot" war with America within the next 10 years. China is convinced this war must happen because of a concept known as the Thucydides Trap.
The Thucydides Trap isn't some conspiracy theory twaddle, but is a well-studied historical concept heavily discussed in academic and diplomatic circles. Very simply, the Thucydides Trap states that when a rising great power (China, in this instance) threatens to displace an existing great power (in this case, America), a war that will almost certainly lead to the destruction of one of the great powers is almost always inevitable.
The Chinese are very aware of this concept, and are actively making policy based on it. Again, this is known and discussed within diplomatic circles (i.e. cannot be dismissed as a conspiracy theory, but rather is known fact). It is the basis of their ongoing massive military build-up, as well as their interference in North Korea (the Chinese have always assisted North Korea with their nuclear and missile programs, and are pushing Kim Jong-un to stall in regards to denuclearization). It is also part of the reasoning behind their aggressiveness in the South China Sea (control over vital trade routes), including their building of artificial islands & military bases, as well as their economic & diplomatic push into South America and Africa (the later which includes a growing military presence), to obtain various resources.
Take a look at a few recent headlines during the past week alone:
- Chinese military aircraft conducted drills simulating targeting of MSDF warships in East China Sea
- How China's Military Is Becoming Stronger
- Report: China's military could overwhelm U.S. forces in Indo-Pacific region
- China could overwhelm US in military first strike, Australian report says
- China's Military Is Ready For War: Everything You Need to Know.
- China suspected of flooding U.S. universities with students to access sensitive programs in ‘academic espionage’ campaign
- Arms Racing With China: Land Based Missiles
- Disturbing images may suggest China has boosted its military in Hong Kong
- Red China Aligns with Dems to Swing the 2020 Election
When Will This War Happen?
An honest answer: I don't know. What I do know is that China is preparing for a hot war with the United States. I assume they are waiting for the right moment to strike, a moment when they feel ready and believe the US is at its weakest. I suspect they will wait to see what happens in the 2020 election (notice the last headline posted above is about China already meddling in support of the Democrats in the 2020 elections).
I also know that we need to start preparing, as a nation and as individuals, for the coming war with China. History says it is almost certainly inevitable. The clock is ticking.
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The powerful and dangerous Chinese military was paid for by the American consumer, through the annual $500 billion trade deficit that the U.S. runs with China.
ReplyDeleteThe trade deficit has also caused U.S. jobs to be outsourced to China, resulting not only in lost jobs, but also reduced wages for American workers.
Both the Democratic and Republican parties have enabled this disastrous trade situation with China. It seems an act of God that the U.S. now has a president who is willing to buck both national parties and tackle the China trade problem.
It is urgent that Trump continue to raise tariffs until the trade deficit is erased.