The fact that in the leadup to this Taiwan decommissioned their nuclear power plants just fucking baffles me
Taiwan imports 98% of its energy and 70% of its food. A two week blockade would be devestating even if no one fired a shot; why make it harder for yourself?
quickblur on
That’s pretty worrying. I’m sure the U.S. has been the; only thing preventing a Chinese invasion so far, and I’m sure Xi sees Trump as the best chance he has as far as getting an American President to back off from intervening.
2 Comments
The fact that in the leadup to this Taiwan decommissioned their nuclear power plants just fucking baffles me
Taiwan imports 98% of its energy and 70% of its food. A two week blockade would be devestating even if no one fired a shot; why make it harder for yourself?
That’s pretty worrying. I’m sure the U.S. has been the; only thing preventing a Chinese invasion so far, and I’m sure Xi sees Trump as the best chance he has as far as getting an American President to back off from intervening.