Biden says China is ‘not competition for us,’ prompting pushback from Republicans

[TomSea]

Biden says China is ‘not competition for us,’ prompting pushback from Republicans
By Felicia Sonmez
National reporter on The Washington Post's breaking political news team

May 1 at 10:05 PM

Former vice president Joe Biden on Wednesday dismissed the notion that the United States should be worried about China as a geopolitical competitor, prompting criticism from some congressional Republicans who argued that Biden is underestimating the world’s second-largest economy.

The argument is one Biden has frequently made in speeches throughout the years, but it is drawing increased attention due to his status as the apparent front-runner among Democrats running for president.

At a campaign stop in Iowa City, Biden pointed to his years serving as vice president and as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, telling the crowd that there’s not a “single solitary” world leader who would trade the problems the United States faces for those confronting China.

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[Absalom]

If Biden is talking pure economics, he's correct.
China produces crap and couldn't compete
w/the products made in the Congo!!!!!

[Sanguine]

If Biden is talking pure economics, he's correct.
China produces crap and couldn't compete
w/the products made in the Congo!!!!!

And, yet they do compete and very effectively.

[jafo2010]

Absalom...you are incorrect.  China is making its presence known throughout the world, spending huge sums of money to gain power in as many countries as they can. 

It is projected that by 2030, the USA will be number 2 and China number 1 for their economy.  Biden is proving to be out of touch and perhaps showing signs of senility.  But hey, he is leading the Democommies.  They have so much to be proud of.  The clown car just keeps getting better.

[skeeter]

If Biden is talking pure economics, he's correct.
China produces crap and couldn't compete
w/the products made in the Congo!!!!!

Much of what China makes is crap. Much of it isn't. The quality of what they produce depends upon whatever makes makes the most economic sense, sans any ethical considerations.

Looking at our balance of trade it's a pretty successful strategy.

As far as Biden's comments go, look no further than the activities of his son Hunter and his investment bank.

[Absalom]

And, yet they do compete and very effectively.

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Some perspective on China.
Commencing around 1500 BC w/the Shang, on to the
Ching (Manchu) in 1912 AD, China had been
controlled/dominated by some dozen autocratic Dynasties.
Since then, it was ruled by a series of Warlords, culminating
in the current Communist dictatorship.
As a consequence China has never developed a creative spirit
and an innovative drive; prerequisites for any great nation. NEVER!
As a result, they cheat, lie and steal their way in the world. SURPRISE!
Two anecdote from history say volumes about the Chinese mindset.
During the rule of Shi Huang/Qin Dynasty around 200 BC, he
constructed tens of thousands of life sized clay terra-cotta warriors
armed w/swords; on foot, on horseback and in chariots.
And for what purpose??? Why to protect him against any uprising!
Then some 2000 years later, Emperor Hong Li/Qing Dynasty diverted
scarce monetary resources dedicated to re-building China's Navy
to the construction of the "Marble Battleship: the Boat of Ease and Purity"
made of Italian Marble, which still rests in the lagoon behind the
Summer Palace in Beijing, never moving an inch since 1755! Doubtless
he was certain the Boat would scare the hell out of the Japanese Navy!!!
China is laughable as a world power and some need to get real about that reality!!!

[Sanguine]

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Some perspective on China.
Commencing around 1500 BC w/the Shang, on to the
Ching (Manchu) in 1912 AD, China had been
controlled/dominated by some dozen autocratic Dynasties.
Since then, it was ruled by a series of Warlords, culminating
in the current Communist dictatorship.
As a consequence China has never developed a creative spirit
and an innovative drive; prerequisites for any great nation. NEVER!
As a result, they cheat, lie and steal their way in the world. SURPRISE!
Two anecdote from history say volumes about the Chinese mindset.
During the rule of Shi Huang/Qin Dynasty around 200 BC, he
constructed tens of thousands of life sized clay terra-cotta warriors
armed w/swords; on foot, on horseback and in chariots.
And for what purpose??? Why to protect him against any uprising!
Then some 2000 years later, Emperor Hong LI/Qing Dynasty diverted
scarce monetary resources dedicated to re-building China's Navy
to the construction of the "Marble Battleship: the Boat of Ease and Purity"
made of Italian Marble, which still rests in the lagoon behind the
Summer Palace in Beijing, never moving an inch since 1755! Doubtless
he was certain the Boat would scare the hell out of the Japanese Navy!!!
China is laughable as a world power and some need to get real about that reality!!!

You laugh; I'll take them at their word.

[Absalom]

Absalom...you are incorrect.  China is making its presence known throughout the world, spending huge sums of money to gain power in as many countries as they can. 

It is projected that by 2030, the USA will be number 2 and China number 1 for their economy.  Biden is proving to be out of touch and perhaps showing signs of senility.  But hey, he is leading the Democommies.  They have so much to be proud of.  The clown car just keeps getting better.

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China is a third world nation addicted to cheating, to lying and to stealing
because it lacks both a creative impulse as well as an innovative drive.
These projections are horse manure produced by bureaucrats needy of attention.
The West controls the world banking system which makes world trade possible.
Additionally, it holds the levers of economic power via duties, excises and tariffs.
China is muscling other third world nations needy of assistance and so what?
Let me know when Germany pays them any attention!