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Re:Insecure world launches into rearmament with a 9% militar... by ffgjgf1 on Tuesday February 20, 2024 @01:40AM (#39438613)
I’m not sure China was ever particularly interested in conquering foreign countries now or historically (not saying Taiwan is not a real country but it’s not really foreign and certainly an exception in most ways).

On the other hand violent imperialism has been a core aspect of Russian culture for centuries.

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Re:Insecure world launches into rearmament with a 9% militar... by The_Colonel on Tuesday February 20, 2024 @05:43AM (#39439751)
Historically, countries gave up on their imperialism after major defeats. That's one reason Russia can't come out of this war with a win, it only invites repetition.
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