I agree. I think outside the box though.
Why did Xi consolidate so much power in his hands? I think something is afoot there. What if Trump gets US GDP growth up to 6 or 7%? I think there was some serious horse trading going on at Mar A Lago. I am not saying that China will handle the ground invasion, but what if they did? I am not saying Trump will go easier in China trade negotiations but with GDP growth in that range he could.
If China invades it becomes a 2 front war for the NORKS. They would be royally F’d. In addition I don’t think South Korea could assimilate the NORKS easily. Too much $$$. What if Trump offered Xi the opportunity to clean out the rats nest on their southern border and acquiesced that they would become a Chinese protectorate. All that cheap labor and natural resources and direct rail to South Korea.
I would be curious to know the hegemonic interests of the people Xi replaced with himself. Anyone know?
It is just a thought.
See #8 and please comment.
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North Korea is incapable of mounting and maintaining a ground war. They don’t have the supplies nor the logistics to do so.
They would be out of food and fuel within a week.
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It’s possible.
Excellent analysis! My mind has been nibbling around the edges of what you’ve just stated for awhile now. I’m glad to see I’m in good company. :)
There is no way any sane Western leader would promote Communist China expanding its power by physically occupying and controlling North Korea.