Trust me, Indonesia wants NONE of China’s wrath. There is also another angle at play: If China destroys AQ after the US has failed to do so (weakened severly, yes, which just makes China’s job easier; destroyed, no), they will become the true superpower in the eyes of the world. Bad for AQ, but also bad for the US. That said, the price may be worth it...
” There is also another angle at play: If China destroys AQ after the US has failed to do so (weakened severly, yes, which just makes China’s job easier; destroyed, no), they will become the true superpower in the eyes of the world.”
And gain a lot of ‘face.’
“That said, the price may be worth it...”
I dunno.