So.... Pence has accused Beijing of aggressive interference in the US's midterm elections. Pence goes on to say that Russia's interference pales in comparison to what China is doing. Except Pence has no evidence.
China basically shot back, "Don't be so ridiculous".
IMO, China is not interested in the US midterms or its internal affairs. Trade, population control, and managing the deluge of international info/exposure, are still China's top priorities. Censorship? This has been going on for countless years. Privacy issues? Tied into population control. Military advancement? Yes, isn't that expected of a fast-developing country/economy?
Historically, China comprised warring states that were finally united under one Emperor. Military prowess from a history of war and modernised? Expected.
But, back to Pence and the current administration.
Now that Russia is "no longer a sufficient distraction" (my words), the GOP needs a new "enemy"? And Pence is certainly bigoted enough (IMO) to utter unfounded accusations.
But assuming evidence was found in the future, would these actions surprise anyone?
(I'm pro China, so biased, but acknowledge my home country is quite the prick in certain ways.)
FT news article: https://www.ft.com/content/83d985ca-c7e6-11e8-ba8f-ee390057b8c9
China basically shot back, "Don't be so ridiculous".
IMO, China is not interested in the US midterms or its internal affairs. Trade, population control, and managing the deluge of international info/exposure, are still China's top priorities. Censorship? This has been going on for countless years. Privacy issues? Tied into population control. Military advancement? Yes, isn't that expected of a fast-developing country/economy?
Historically, China comprised warring states that were finally united under one Emperor. Military prowess from a history of war and modernised? Expected.
But, back to Pence and the current administration.
Now that Russia is "no longer a sufficient distraction" (my words), the GOP needs a new "enemy"? And Pence is certainly bigoted enough (IMO) to utter unfounded accusations.
But assuming evidence was found in the future, would these actions surprise anyone?
(I'm pro China, so biased, but acknowledge my home country is quite the prick in certain ways.)
FT news article: https://www.ft.com/content/83d985ca-c7e6-11e8-ba8f-ee390057b8c9