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Norbert

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5. I can see China stepping in

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 08:04 AM

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They have been impacted by this. I can see them saying to the mad king this is over and try to bring, at least a fragile peace to the region. It may be a pinitol moment in history, the emergence of s new biggest superpower. I know I'm being a little simplistic.

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