But do remember, that China is big
And the emperor lives far away…
Corruption in China has centuries of tradition behind it
So they also have a Deep State problem
And it seems to me that Xi is someone who wants China to be a good global citizen
But has a massive cleanup job to do.
Everything notable that happens in China
Is likely to be some kind of boomerang
That is being twisted to blowback on the Deep State Globalists among them.
Even Pompeo's statement which cranks up the pressure.