Excellent post. China will rue the day they threatened us. They have awakened the sleeping giant.
Uh...speaking of giants, in terms of population and even in land mass, China is really, really BIG.
We cannot be blind to their real capabilities...that are growing all the time. How much technology have they managed to steal from us (and others) so far? Quite a bit.
We may actually find ourselves humbled if we pick a fight at the wrong time or in the wrong place. I’m not saying we should have our tail between our legs, I’m saying we need to recognize it wouldn’t be a sinecure. Unfortunately, there’s good reason why they feel boastful and self-confident.