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		ceejayoz on Nov 25, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The size of BYD's factory Hong Kong was leased from China. No invasion necessary. They've squashed the democracy movement there, though.

malermeister on Nov 25, 2024 [–]

I'm not saying they're not trying to expand their sphere of influence. I just think they're not quite as gung-ho about it as western powers. They work slower and less aggressively, invasions are a last resort.

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