And what if they continue to be? Like they have been for the last decade, why would that pattern break?
The people grumble, but are powerless. If US attacked China, would the Korean people be able to close US bases? Actually do most south Korean people even want to? You should remember that Syungman Rhee's blackshirts were there alongside the IJA during the war.
Ignoring the question of whether or not US even would.
Whether or not SK would participate, while I would say no (since they would have to face NK and China).
But there is indeed the chance the leaders might choose to do it.
So let's us assume that.
Well then what?
Would it be preventable? With what you were suggesting?
Or rather, how would one even go about with what you initially suggested?
Assuming no (not preventable), is the threat to China really that large? (spoilers, no, not in the grand scheme)
They really can't work it out themselves. Half of them are basket cases and in some cases, they are threatening China first by supporting American revanchism.
You're making excuses for these people but they, or their representants don't do the same for you. How many of these countries have pledged to come to China's defense if China was attacked? How many pledge neutrality and would watch injustice being carried out? And how many outright pledge to the cause of USA to invade Chinese soil?
NONE of them has "outright pledge to the cause of USA to invade Chinese soil?" lol.
They are all truly wall sitters, so if China was losing and US could land some foot hold on Chinese mainland, they would join in.
But else? lol.
At the end, the answer is to build up the PLA, to the point that they wouldn't dare go against China, it really is that simple.
How many of them condemn Japanese Imperialism? Versus how many of them would rather ask for US help to combat "communist Chinese influence".
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Quite a lot of them (condemns Japanese WW2 atrocities and imperialism), including lots of south koreans and the opposition party to Yoon.
I'm racist? Idk. By the same standard, these Asian countries are led by racists also. Racists who worship their past colonizers and racists who eye Chinese sovereignity with greed. Isn't the latter attribute the same as what you accuse me of, that they know better than Chinese themselves and even the UN what should be Chinese territory and what not?
What other alternatives are there. These people are always seeking things to worship, and they don't want a meek god that preaches peaceful development and mutual respect. They want a mighty god like Imperial Japan, that summons forth fire, thunder and eats their daughters.
Yea, you're racist in that you think people and countries 'needs' to be colonized.
(Essentially, you people don't know how to manage yourself, so some I approve of can come and be your boss and boss you around)
As for the alternative.
It's to foster and put people in power in those countries that want self determination and not to grovel and worship at others.
(And yes, it will be a slow, long and possibly painful process)
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