"Chasing Dreams”, an eight-part series aired by state broadcaster CCTV last week to mark the 96th anniversary of the People Liberation Army (PLA), features military drills and testimonials by dozens of soldiers, of which several express their willingness to die in a potential attack against Taiwan.

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    Translation:

    In a doco made by the people who can decide their fate on a whim. The PLA solders expressed opinions that, amazingly, aligned exactly with what their leaders wanted to hear.

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    The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.

    George S. Patton

  • ∟⊔⊤∦∣≶@lemmy.nz
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    I recently watched this Why China is Shrinking VERY Fast which gave some really good insights.

    Winnie is going to invade (this is one prediction) within the next 8 years, for a variety of convincing reasons.

    This is quite serious and I think with Ukraine etc it’s a very real possibility.