[Vermont Lt]

I have been saying for a while that China won’t go into Taiwan and risk war with the West. They are much more likely to make a move on the resources in the Russian East.

They will roll in there to “secure the peace and stability” of their sources.

The REM of Siberia are worth more than some political win in Taiwan—which would come along nicely in a couple of years anyway.

[Towed_Jumper]

They [China] are much more likely to make a move on the resources in the Russian East. They will roll in there to “secure the peace and stability” of their sources.

I've thought the same thing. China would love to grab Lake Baikal north of Mongolia, as they need sources of fresh water to sustain growth in that region and beyond.