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jorgelito · 01-19-2007, 10:41 AM

This thread really belongs in Paranoia. It's a bit early to jump the gun and hit the panic button here.

All the Chinese have demonstrated is that they can shoot down their own satellites. Something that the US and Russia have been able to do since the mid-80's. I didn't hear any threat aimed at anyone. There was no announcement that US satellites are now to be targets of Chinese missiles.

I do agree that there is a potential threat but really, it's just a witch hunt at this moment.

I do not think the Chinese want to take out anyone's satellites (it doesn't help them at all). I do think they want to be respected as a power to be reckoned with and the test serves as a reminder that they are up and coming.

There will be no "destruction" of China as that is not in the US interest (won't resolve anything). There is no profit to be made by starting a war with China (at this time as far as I can see).

More cooperation and engagement with China is better. Ultimately, our soft power will win out.

01-19-2007, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	This thread really belongs in Paranoia. It's a bit early to jump the gun and hit the panic button here. All the Chinese have demonstrated is that they can shoot down their own satellites. Something that the US and Russia have been able to do since the mid-80's. I didn't hear any threat aimed at anyone. There was no announcement that US satellites are now to be targets of Chinese missiles. I do agree that there is a potential threat but really, it's just a witch hunt at this moment. I do not think the Chinese want to take out anyone's satellites (it doesn't help them at all). I do think they want to be respected as a power to be reckoned with and the test serves as a reminder that they are up and coming. There will be no "destruction" of China as that is not in the US interest (won't resolve anything). There is no profit to be made by starting a war with China (at this time as far as I can see). More cooperation and engagement with China is better. Ultimately, our soft power will win out.