All over the world, libraries, youth centers, etc. are being built and with them come a large sign that says something like, "Gratitude to the People Republic of China".
Blowing everything to smithereens, not really their style.
Taiwan 20XX = Austria 1938.
Flower petals on the beaches. We choose “allies” now as excuses to start wars. These aren’t allies, they are protectorates.
And when Taiwan needs protection, it’s not coming from us.