Sheesh, if China pulls anything, Preezy can pull out the reaaal big guns and simply say,
“China did this OUT OF WEAKNESS”
See? ALL BETTER.
China is a mere “regional power”. No one takes them seriously. No one at all. Move along, citizen.
“China is a regional power! ummm... if you like your islands... you can keep them! China’s on the ropes, GM is alive! Private sector’s doing fine!”