>>My guess is if the Middle East blows up, we'll see China make a grap for Taiwan. So here's one for you conspiracy theorists: is China really the driving force behind Iran's insanity?
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>That sounds like a Clancy book. I wouldn't go that far by I do agree that China will make a grab for Taiwan in a few years.

If China becomes as economically powerful as some think it might they may be in a position to buy Taiwan.

Nick