China is in trouble, maybe big trouble. But Zeihan is always overly Gordon Chang-ish in how fast the collapse will come. They have a ways to go.
If China really does start to go under then don’t be surprised if they suddenly invade Siberia to retake it and distract the public from their complaints.
Seriously, they stand almost zero chance of successfully invading Taiwan and for what? A smoldering ruin and worldwide trade embargoes?
But there’s just no downside to invading and reconquering Siberia. It used to be theirs anyway so no one is going to complain about it, it won’t hurt trade, and it will make the people at home happier with the regime.
Peter is the best