Its a general thoughts among others in SCS . Unnecessary provocation and aggressive posture by China. Slowed down US economy may have promoted to be aggressive as I hope of weaker US diplomacy due to weaker economy. Which has back fired. US capabilities are far ahead of any nation right now. Along with NATO and SCS/Asian countries it could be more powerful .
As is recently said "China must not underestimate US military capabilities" And latest renewed pact with JAPAN is even more aggressive posture against China . So if Japan jumps in support of any SCS country help US will come in
What do you think guys ?
US will bark but it will not bite the hand that feed her. If US really wants to fight China. She would have directly send warship to help Philippines to counter China in SCS 10years ago. But it's not happening. China economy is supplying half of US Coporate. If China supply chain is disrupted, so will US economy. Nobody will know what happen it we reached that stage. And if things turn ugly and nuke is used. That is even more unimaginable.
China is a economy power that propel both US and the rest of the world. China is also a nuclear power that demonstrated hydrogen bomb capabilities. Nobody including US wants to reach the stage of fighting with China.
So end of story. It just empty talk from our vietnamese comrade?Sure we know that, Beast.
We were dealing with beast, animal, pets, kid, idiots ... or any bullshjt from invaders, but we will kick back hard and hurt, everyone knew that.
You can claim whole Vietnam belong to you, as your ancestor did. And of course, we will accept your demand, just like with your ancestor, we will give you some small space under our soil to live forever.
You can come to Northern Vietnam to visit them, ask them about your territory, and take place beside them if you want, but I'm afraid that sanitation workers will bring you to landfill ...
We are understanding of your feeling that you need somewhere to vent your frustration of being small and not able to do something. So some bragging is needed occasionally.
What can vietnam do is build up your economy and trade with China more. Give up those small islet claim. You must look at the big picture. If thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia become more powerful and you vietnam still remain weak. Not only you will lost islets in SCS. Others will even take yours EEZ and take you for a riding.