@thejapantimes This Trump War, like Putin's War, has benefits for China, and enables its designs to supplant both Russia and the US as the world's dominant superpower. China is willing to take the hit on oil (it's been developing alternative energy) if it means the US uses up its ability to supply defensive materiel to China's enemies. Those US allies will rethink its hosting of US bases that provide forward area platforms, refueling, drydocks, supply, and intelligence to the US. Japan has the WRONG political leader for the changing times, and China knows it.