\u201cBeijing, in its dispute with Japan, risks repeating the errors of an earlier era that led to war.\u201d Though war is not inevitable, the risk has risen in a manner eerily reminiscent of how Germany set tinder that ultimately ignited, propelling Europe into the First World War. \u201cOne wonders why the Chinese leadership thinks asserting sovereignty over a few rocks worth the risk. Yes, China may get away with it this time and the next, and the time after that. But each throw of the dice renews the risks. What gains can justify the possible losses?\u201d With tension and mistrust rising and \u201cfor the sake of the longer-term interests of the Chinese people, Mr Xi should think again \u2013 and halt.\u201d\u201cBeijing, in its dispute with Japan, risks repeating the errors of an earlier era that led to war.\u201d Though war is not inevitable, the risk has risen in a manner eerily reminiscent of how Germany set tinder that ultimately ignited, propelling Europe into the First World War. \u201cOne wonders why the Chinese leadership thinks asserting sovereignty over a few rocks worth the risk. Yes, China may get away with it this time and the next, and the time after that. But each throw of the dice renews the risks. What gains can justify the possible losses?\u201d With tension and mistrust rising and \u201cfor the sake of the longer-term interests of the Chinese people, Mr Xi should think again \u2013 and halt.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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