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That is absolutely nuts and one of the worst takes I’ve heard - a major land invasion with the goal of permanent occupation against Russia, who has nukes ranging from tactical to theater to strategic. China wants Russia isolated and dependent on them so they can exploit the relationship, that’s it.

That is absolutely nuts - a major land invasion with the goal of permanent occupation against Russia, who has nukes ranging from tactical to theater to strategic. China wants Russia isolated and dependent on them so they can exploit the relationship, that’s it.

They don’t need tanks to take over Siberia just time. In 100 years Siberia will be a Chinese territory and can claim independence and join the mainland. My understanding is that the Chinese population there already is quite high and growing quickly.