05-17-2020, 06:52 PM
I see both China and the US has made big mistakes in handling COVID 19, so I anticipate a lot of PR noise as each tries to blame the other to distract attention away from their own failings.
Actually starting a conflict is another question. I don’t see the advantage in the US starting a land war in Asia, or China starting a sea war with the US. Neither is really motivated to go against their obvious interest.
From my days writing software for the three letter US government agencies, I wouldn’t be surprised by both countries playing intelligence gathering games like crazy. The accusations against China are likely true enough, but they would be copying tricks used by the US that date to the success at Bentley Park during World War II. Gentlemen do read each other’s mail.
Actually starting a conflict is another question. I don’t see the advantage in the US starting a land war in Asia, or China starting a sea war with the US. Neither is really motivated to go against their obvious interest.
From my days writing software for the three letter US government agencies, I wouldn’t be surprised by both countries playing intelligence gathering games like crazy. The accusations against China are likely true enough, but they would be copying tricks used by the US that date to the success at Bentley Park during World War II. Gentlemen do read each other’s mail.
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