My observation is that when countries mess with other countries, it usually does not end well for those countries doing the messing with.
See the US in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq,
et al...The age of imperialism is over. The age of war is over. There is only mutually assured destruction from here on in.
Chunks, a lot of supply chains are snafued right now for a lot of reasons. I don't see why the US has to kowtow to China's every wish. They don't walk on eggshells as far as our feelings are concerned and I think geopolitically it's a bad idea to bow down before the Bear or the Dragon.
Power is shifting subtly during this uncertain time and it's probably best to present a strong front against our economic competitors.
