Reunification ‘is unstoppable’, says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drills

Thoughts?

Is this imperialism by China, a country which is supposed to be left-wing? Leftists are normally anti-imperialism. Wouldn’t it be better to let Taiwan democratically decide whether they want to be part of China or not?

    • theherk@lemmy.worldEnglish
      82·
      7 days ago

      In this case, yes. The fabs there are far too important to let them slip control. Now, if we could just build some fabs in Ukraine.

    • Kindness is Punk@lemmy.caEnglish
      3·
      6 days ago

      They’re not a dependable ally but they need them. I would never depend on the United States being benevolent but I would depend on needing Taiwan to secure strategically important resources like semiconductors.

      • CubitOom@infosec.pubEnglish
        5·
        6 days ago

        I think you would be right with any other government in America’s history, not sure if you are with the current regime.