Always ask what the point of a speech-act is, how it’s going to influence the world in a given historical context. And the context here is speaking to mostly people outside China, while a global imperialist coalition actively prepares war against China. It’s absolutely clear, that the primary task of leftists in the imperial core is to work against these war preparations. I wish this side had more comrades who are actually from China to weigh in on such questions.
It all comes down to the question “Will you still stand for peace, if the US goes to war with China?” We’ll have to stand against the empire, even if they force China to act first by attempting to station nuclear weapons on Taiwan.
Because I totally see some people falling for this old trick and switching sides if this happens. Like: “I thought China wants peace, but now they’re evil for having started it instead of just letting a mortal enemy build up deadly weapons of mass destruction on their doorstep.”
I think this is the best, most practical answer.
Always ask what the point of a speech-act is, how it’s going to influence the world in a given historical context. And the context here is speaking to mostly people outside China, while a global imperialist coalition actively prepares war against China. It’s absolutely clear, that the primary task of leftists in the imperial core is to work against these war preparations. I wish this side had more comrades who are actually from China to weigh in on such questions.
It all comes down to the question “Will you still stand for peace, if the US goes to war with China?” We’ll have to stand against the empire, even if they force China to act first by attempting to station nuclear weapons on Taiwan. Because I totally see some people falling for this old trick and switching sides if this happens. Like: “I thought China wants peace, but now they’re evil for having started it instead of just letting a mortal enemy build up deadly weapons of mass destruction on their doorstep.”