[international american]

"If China becomes economically unstable, how in the hell would it help solve the problem by unifying with Taiwan by force? In some sort of logic it might be a diversion to the people, but it has the ring of Iraq invading Kuwait. I can understand why Indonesia might become poorer, being Islamic and all. And the Philippines have no one to blame but their stupid short sighted leaders who didn't renew military contracts with the United States"

VERBATIM!!

[Tom D.]

Trying [or threatening]to take Tiawan by force would be some leverage against the USA for financial assistance.