[paul51]

China is a greater threat because they have the economic power that the Russians don't. Their often contentious posture toward the US causes additional concern. I'm surprised there hasn't been new sabre rattling towards Taiwan during the Afghan operation.

[Tai_Chung]

There has been increased sabre rattling toward Taiwan since Sept. 11th, but it is not related to the war in Afghanistan. Taiwan has elections in Dec. and China is threatening the island voters not to make the wrong choice.