We're not about to attack China, nor are they going to attack us. Our economic ties are far too strong and we're not prepared to lose Los Angeles in the processWell the Chicoms have expressed their willingness to lose their economy several over the past two years. If they are as extreme as they say, then we have no choice. Too many times have the red Chinese have been appeased. We need to draw a line and if we lose LA, thats a price worth paying to stop them.
Iran or North Korea are far bigger threats than China. China knows it can't destroy us without getting annihilated, and they have an economic incentive to keep their best customer intact.
China isn't run by crazy people.