• cyd@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    If anything, it’s the exact opposite of covert. Taiwan has been unwisely hollowing out their military for the past two decades. These recent expenditures—not matched by corresponding manpower increases—are meant to broadcast that everything’s fine, pay no attention to the problems underneath.

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      1 year ago

      China has also reduced its military manpower. Both are going for quality over quantity.

      Looking at Russia bungling their little adventure in Ukraine, maybe quantity alone doesn’t seem like the best approach.