https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/t...asion-n1266216
I do not really agree with that opportunistic "optimism".
I agree that if Xi wants to create a legacy, he must not necessarily pick Taiwan, but could also choose to start a war with Japan over the known disputed islands. China could take them in a surprise coup and then dig itself deeply in, making it very difficult if not impossible for Japan to kick them out (since Japan's military also is untested and not really in top shape anymore, and limited in numbers). Any internatonal sanctions and sentiment against China could then help the regime to strengthen its position with the people at home.