While part of me agrees we want to see de-escalation, I think we (like-minded partners) need to be aware of the risks in de-escalating with China. https://twitter.com/nktpnd/status/1266251905333817345">https://twitter.com/nktpnd/st...

The CCP has reneged on compromises in India, the South China, and now Hong Kong. Repeatedly, the CCP has shown itself to be a predatory regime, inciting conflict then taking advantage of states negotiating in good faith.

So I, for one, am not holding out for compromise or de-escalation. Using "appeasement" seems to be out of vogue, but China will keep pushing its bayonet anywhere it doesn& #39;t see steel. It& #39;s past time for meaningful consequences.

We, the United States, however, find ourselves lacking moral/capable leadership at the most inopportune juncture I can imagine.