Re:Beijing says military could intervene in Hong Kong
by PKop on Thursday July 25, 2019 @02:10AM
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What would they be able to do? They couldn't even oust Assad in Syria, and many many fewer casualties in the middle east became untenable politically. Spell out the details of what you think is possible to accomplish here?
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Re:Beijing says military could intervene in Hong Kong
by rtpg on Thursday July 25, 2019 @02:17AM
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Not military, but the US could impose targeted sanctions to Chinese actors just like they have regarding Russian behavior.
It's not a guaranteed success but it would be sending a very strong signal. Better than nothing, perhaps
Re:Beijing says military could intervene in Hong Kong
by PKop on Thursday July 25, 2019 @02:20AM
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They're in the middle of a trade war, which it seems both sides are looking to de-escalate. I don't think US wants to pressure on other matters, nor do I think it is in the interests of American citizens to do so.
China could just as easily see as act of war or at very least, threatening their sovereignty. Maybe they sell their treasuries or restrict rare earths, or simply cut off supplies amongst their $400 Billion goods surplus with the US. I really don't think they'll allow themselves to be pushed around on this, out of general principle.