No my thing isn't protectionism, although some industries necessary for national defense (precursor chemicals, smelter operations for two) would have to be protected industries. My point is the Chinese are like the Muslims, alien, hostile, and utterly power oriented. The Muslims can't produce a real military challenge because of their dysfunctional culture and tribal mentality so they mount ‘asymmetric actions’ such as 9-11. China is akin to militarist japan just before the mask was removed over the China incident. They are determined to pay the white man back for the insults administered during the ‘unequal treaty period’ and they dream of a vast Chinese empire stretching across the pacific and south to Australia. The PRC is a huge potential future direct menace to this country. Weakness and military unpreparedness will only incite these people to attempt what they dream of doing.
“The PRC is a huge potential future direct menace to this country”
Maybe, and I say that because the old guard certainly is but they are aging. The younger crowd, let’s say under 45 years old, are not so militant or communist. They love their new found wealth. (There are over 300 million of them living middle class or better.) They love technology and advancements. When asked privately if they want war with anyone or seek to overthrow any nation they laugh. Usually the response is, “Too much work! We’re doing fine as it is and better all the time.” I experienced very, very happy people. Giddy, even. War is the farthest thing from their minds.
Maybe there are plenty more in China that are warriors at heart and seek war, but I can say without question that isn’t their technological population at all.
BTW, the Chinese see themselves as Chinese but also as white. The racial purity they once held sacred is also mostly a thing of the past. They encourage their children to marry foreigners, especially marry Americans. We had several marriages in our company.