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ecib · 4014 days ago · link · · parent · post: U.S. flies two warplanes over East China Sea, ignoring declared Chinese air defense zone
If there is going to be any sort of pushback on the part of America on behalf of its allies or interests (and I can't envision how there conceivably could not be) then I'm actually glad they are doing this now. It's pretty in your face but it is a clear response tied directly to a specific action. Much better than letting the action go unchecked, letting China's influence grow, then stupidly taking a bold stance at a later date after a series of unanswered actions. I'm not endorsing either side, just saying that if you're going to pushback eventually, better early and decisively. I think it's better for everyone. I don't know enough about this conflict to understand who the biggest asshole is (if there is one).