How about they claim California and Connecticut. Really, some Chinese scholars claim that Zheng Hu the Chinese explorer claimed for CHina in the 1400’s. The claim the Philipines too.
Napoleon never looked at the past as a guide to his future territorial goals. Unless by the past you mean people like Alexander or Genghis Khan, who advanced until they were stopped. Xi Jinping will advance until the cost gets too high, meaning he runs the risk of losing power. The prize, which is identical to what his historical predecessors sought, is eternal fame.
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In that case Taiwan should take back all of mainland China!