Juq remember about Macao, Hong Kong? I dont think the British and the Portuguese wanted to renounce those lands, but they did, because China the Asian Dragon as awaken, Russia is not yet threatened because of its army and massive stock of nuclear weapons, but Russia is declining, and those lands are now slowly facing a chinification while old russian families are moving and facing a dangerous demographic decline. You know what happens next? if not by war China will gain these lands thanks to its soft power (the US are the masters in this field), and Russia will have not any way to stop this.
They wanted to, since China was rather irked that they had it and started calling it new-settling, and Britain and Portugal (and NATO) wanted to be kind to a power growing very fast. Russia is not declining fast and this article you linked is even dubious of its sources here. China and Russia are also allies and I showed you this map - show me where Siberia is on the map.
This is great for Russia, though if the sources are true, that 2 million Chinese, wonderful, now decline is not a problem.
Militarily, Russia and the US are far superior, and I personally think that the EU would also beat China in a war. China would have difficulty fighting India.
Ha, just more complete unknowledge of the topic. EU, if it would be one country, would be stronger than America. See also Chinese-Indian war (1961). Stick to hunting all Mexicans north of Mexico.
Xyapy, you are just as closed-minded as most Americans, and you'll only listen to evidence at supports your theories. Mine is quite accurate. In fact it's all fact.
You should take lessons in humility. Do you even read what you write, or are you Chukchi, Chuchki write, not read. The only fact you have here is some anecdote.
A 9 year old child was being taught how to use a FUCKING UZI! It kickbacks d guess what! She couldn't handle the kickback and accidentally shot her instructor in the face!Come back when you are humile.
Only around 10% of China's land is arable. Methinks that if China declares war, all that needs done is to destroy the farms and warn people not to aid China in the following starvation. There are many ways to win a war against China, even if they are the strongest (which they aren't).
It's actually around 15%, while America is around 18%. List some other ways.
sasha, do you believe Russian government sources are more reliable? oh well it is true that Putin is a true example of transparency and democracy, sorry to neglect your sources...
Your wester article itself said that Russian government was likely purposely overestimating.
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