Thoughts?

Is this imperialism by China, a country which is supposed to be left-wing? Leftists are normally anti-imperialism. Wouldn’t it be better to let Taiwan democratically decide whether they want to be part of China or not?

    • Kindness is Punk@lemmy.ca
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      2 hours ago

      They’re not a dependable ally but they need them. I would never depend on the United States being benevolent but I would depend on needing Taiwan to secure strategically important resources like semiconductors.

      • CubitOom@infosec.pub
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        12 minutes ago

        I think you would be right with any other government in America’s history, not sure if you are with the current regime.

    • theherk@lemmy.world
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      10 hours ago

      In this case, yes. The fabs there are far too important to let them slip control. Now, if we could just build some fabs in Ukraine.