It looks like we may be headed toward another 'red scare' of sorts in an
attempt to root out possibly mis-perceived and possibly real Chinese
subversion of United States politics. However various events and China's
record indicate a vigilant investigation into conspiracy is needed:
- campaign contributions to DNC (esp Clinton)
- adamant, crippling white house cryptography policy
(China == big supercomputer customer)
- debilitating economic attack on strategic mineral miner Molycorp
(closest competitor == Chinese state company)
- reported Chinese communist investment, attempt to control
Long Beach port facilities
- Loral technology transfer (for what it's worth)
Historically China does need to be strong in itself militarily to prevent
future occupations by other countries, however, defensive fervor can often
run too far and be used by opportunists to further expansive imperialist
aims. Thus the need to watch and publicise. Witnessing China's repressive
record, the need is strong.
China isn't, of course, the only country in which an increase in defensive
capabilities could possibly be used as an excuse by those perverted by
greed and violence to go on the offensive. It's happened before, everywhere.
-hedges-
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