Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and had meetings. China responded by setting up a blockade and firing missiles to simulate an invasion, including hitting targets in Japan’s waters. China is the aggressor here.
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Replying to @matthewstoller
This isn't high school, Matt. Or a board game. We're not dealing with abstracts - we're dealing with real people some of whom are best not unnecessarily provoked. I don't see any good that comes from this.

Aug 4, 2022 · 1:07 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
I don’t understand how your response is related to what I said.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @matthewstoller
Love you Marianne, but did you see how grateful the Taiwanese (24M) were to have her support? It meant everything. Do we let China Hong Kong them too thru bullying just to keep a chamberlin peace?
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We have to distinguish bn the actual situation and wise course of action. China is an aggressive and dangerous nation unlike any other. That's the reality. Was it wise for Pelosi to visit? That's the question. But just assessing the threat from China shouldn't be controversial.
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