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[-] SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today 40 points 2 years ago

Good. I have no desire for more war. However, China has made it clear they consider Taiwan to be part of their territory. Taiwan is an important country for the rest of the world as a great many of the world's computer chips are made there. This is a vital supply that the rest of the world does not want China to control. If Taiwan is defenseless, if China can conquer them easily and quickly, they are much more likely to do it. If Taiwan has sharp teeth, if conquering Taiwan would mean a bloody war, China is more likely to leave them alone. So if a few billion dollars worth of missiles helps keep Taiwan independent, I think it's money well spent.

[-] Prior_Industry@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

Can you all keep a secret?

[-] takeda@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

"quietly" as without a fanfare. It is primarily meant to be a deterrent, and it is not a good deterrent if the enemy doesn't know about it.

[-] FaceDeer@kbin.social 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Given that they have a big powerful neighbour that has repeatedly and explicitly threatened to invade them, I don't see a problem here.

[-] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 years ago
[-] vamp07@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

Arming to the teeth seems like a pretty inflammatory headline. I'm skeptical of a story that starts with that.

[-] OrteilGenou@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

They should arm them to the taint, but blur it

[-] 2fat4that@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Spread the love.

[-] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 2 points 2 years ago

One reason they can do it quietly is Taiwan actually has money to buy weapons.

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