[central_va]

China is not even close to being our enemy at this time. Our opponents live further to the West.

We are in an economic war with China right now. But I agree Vietnam is nonstarter. Let Nike protect them.

[bert]

actually, china is a competitor. American and chinese companies have close relations. The largest of Chinese companies is registered on the New York Stock Exchange

A flanking maneuver as a political effort has some merit in insuring the trade lanes remain open