The way China is wasting money on overseas projects reminds one of why the Zheng He expeditions were shut down in the 15th century. Exploration only works if it's done by private actors with their own money. Socialism is fragile by definition.
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Replying to @thespandrell
The only other explanation is that there is a corresponding number of Chinese Marine battalions at the ready for when the inevitable crisis. 生存空间
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Replying to @wrathofgnon @thespandrell
If I may summarize a multi-hour conversation. They have the manpower but not the reach, even the South China Sea is out of reach in a combat environment
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Replying to @realBubonem @wrathofgnon
Yeah. This is just a jobs program for the boys.
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