Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Is A U.S.-China War Really Possible?

The People's Republic of China flag and the U.S. Stars and Stripes fly along Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol in Washington during Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit, January 18, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Hyungwon Kang

Harry J. Kazianis, National Interest: Hell Cometh to Earth: Is a U.S.-China War Really Possible?

Is a war between the United States and the People’s Republic of China really possible?

On the surface, the idea seems quite silly. Washington and Beijing sport two-way trade equal to over a half a trillion dollars. China holds trillions more in U.S. debt. America educates scores of Chinese students in our public and private universities—over 300,000 young and scholarly minds. Chinese immigrants have become a rich part of American culture. How could such a conflict really occur considering such interwoven connections that span in some instances centuries?

My snap reaction: whoever said war was always the most logical of choices?

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WNU Editor: If such a conflict should break out .... the world will be entering a very dark place that will be with us for a very long time.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

"s A U.S.-China War Really Possible?"

You are only one man. But seriously WNU could you give us 6 month notice?