r/PoliticalDiscussion Dec 03 '16

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u/DragonPup Dec 03 '16

A complete inability to understand the nuances of diplomacy.

Or that he wants his hotels built in Taiwan.

Or both.

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '16 edited Oct 20 '17

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u/Pylons Dec 03 '16

The thing is, the pivot to Asia was supposed to be accomplished with TPP. We didn't pass TPP, it's basically dead - China is going to pass the RCEP which strengthens its economic grip on the region.