[Just another Joe]

I can tell you that the Chinese leaders are a patient lot......they could wait many more years to do us real harm. They are ruthless!

Yes, patience is a part of that culture, to a large degree.
I have found, many times, that long range plans, not the 3 year or 5 year plans but loooong range plans, are looked at with seriousness,

Still, poisoning our children with lead that everyone KNOWS is a no-no (how did I ever survive) and killing our pets could BE part of a long range plan.

[stephenjohnbanker]

I wouldn’t put anything past them.