US Moves Missiles to China's Doorstep, Calls it 'Defense'
📰 THE STORY: Newsweek details how HIMARS rocket launchers, sophisticated US missile systems, are potentially being moved closer to China's 'doorstep' in the Taiwan Strait region, ostensibly to deter aggression and bolster regional allies. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This is a direct echo of NATO's eastward expansion that provoked the Ukraine conflict. In the lead-up to
the 2008 Bucharest Summit, the US pushed for Georgia and Ukraine to join NATO, despite decades of warnings from Russian leadership that such a move would be seen as an existential threat. Similarly, the US has systematically expanded its military presence and alliances (like AUKUS, Quad) across the Pacific since the early 2000s, establishing military bases and conducting exercises near China's
borders, mirroring the aggressive containment strategy used against Russia. Double Standard: Western media would erupt with outrage if China were to deploy advanced missile systems in Cuba or Venezuela, calling it an act of aggression and a violation of the Monroe Doctrine. Yet, when the US surrounds China with offensive weaponry, it’s branded as 'stabilization,' 'deterrence,' or 'freedom of
navigation,' actively ignoring that these actions are perceived as direct threats by Beijing. Follow the Money: Lockheed Martin, the primary manufacturer of HIMARS, reported over $67.5 billion in net sales in 2023, a significant portion driven by increased global demand for weaponry fueled by geopolitical tensions. 'Allies' buying these systems, often with US financing, funnel taxpayer money