Comments by "红火树 RedFireTree" (@firetree2007) on "China-Philippines standoff over Sabina shoal | WION Fineprint" video.
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If you think about it, how could a previously backward country like China become a new superpower in such a short time? This has never happened before in human history. Why were past powers able to occupy countries like the Philippines or India and rule for so long? The reason was industrialization. Industrialized countries were stronger than those that were not, as they could produce big guns, airplanes, tanks, and warships. Your country did not have these, so they occupied your country and ruled you.
The same principle applies today. Modern warfare is still based on the strength of a country's industry, especially its manufacturing industry. As of 2023, China's manufacturing output is $5.5 trillion, compared to the US at $2.8 trillion, Japan at $1 trillion, and Germany at $0.7 trillion. This means China's manufacturing output is more than that of the US, Japan, and Germany combined. It is also 11 times that of India and 80 times that of the Philippines
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