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paleotn

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1. Trade is better than ideology.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 09:57 AM

Apr 12

It's being practical. China learned that from Deng Xiaoping. Taiwan is another linchpin in the global economy. The center of computer chip design and production. China can't take it without killing that golden goose for themselves and everyone else. Better to just trade and not get all huffy. Taiwan is happy. China is happy. Lets just leave it at that.

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China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan including more direct flights [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 12 OP

Trade is better than ideology. paleotn Apr 12 #1

That must certainly be a factor... Pluvious Apr 12 #3

The PCR is learning. Igel Apr 12 #2

The difference between the Kuomingtang... reACTIONary Apr 12 #4