>>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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>Actually Taiwan is so important for China's economy. There are a lot of Taiwan's factory in China. China will never do anything to Taiwan. China pleased this situation.
I won't disagree that maintaining status quo is really in the best interests of both countries, however, China has never made secret their desire to formally re-incorporate Taiwan.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/1782759.stmChina has repeatedly warned it will invade if Taiwan declares itself an independent state...Beijing has vowed to retake the island, by force if necessary.
Dan LeClair
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