Cold War, Part Deux?

The Pentagon released a report on China’s military spending, predictably criticizing them for increased military spending even though we’re currently conducting a war. A Chinese spokesperson responded by saying “China pursues a national defence policy that is defensive in nature”. I think it’s great that this statement makes sense; gotta love the holdover ridiculous logic from MAD. The report also alleged that China was building anti-satellite weaponry and – get this – “expressed concern about China’s decision to shoot down a defunct weather satellite in a test in January 2007.” I revel in the irony. I leave you with one last quote from China: “We do not pose a threat to any country. The US should drop its Cold War mentality”. Amen.

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