2017
When one great power threatens to displace another, war is almost always the result
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2015
The Thucydides Trap: Are the U.S. and China Headed for War?
In 12 of 16 past cases in which a rising power has confronted a ruling power, the result has been bloodshed.
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China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
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China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 crucial days
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China knew the coronavirus could become a pandemic in mid-January but for 6 days claimed publicly that there was no evidence it could spread among humans
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China Reportedly Took 6 Days To Warn Public Of Possible Coronavirus Outbreak
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China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
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Think about this long and hard...
If you are leading a failing county..
"This is going to be the year my country ceases to exist? Fuck that"
and hits the button.