>>9304532 Anything could happen with this, yet bad optics could result from our forces initiating the thing. Also, it would likely trigger big trouble in the P. Gulf & elsewhere. Still, we do not have the picture that our leaders do. We watch together.

>>9304719 Pure PCP propaganda, attempting to defend and normalize what they intend to do in HK. For the CCP to actually go ahead with this, demonstrates such overall pressure that they will accept the storm of world wide criticism. They are fighting for existence, and this will remove a sore spot as they look to improve their position vs. the US et al. They would not be making this move unless it was forced, due to the very high cost. Fortress China?