I think you can go back in history and look at what the effect in Asia and the world was of a divided, fractured China from, you know, the opium wars through the Chinese civil war, and I don't think it was pretty for Asia or the world.
This quote highlights the significant negative impact that internal divisions within China have had on both the region and the global community throughout history. A fractured China faced internal strife and weakened its ability to project unity and strength, which often led to foreign intervention and instability. The reference to the Opium Wars and the Chinese Civil War underscores periods of turmoil that reshaped China's role on the world stage. It serves as a reminder of how internal discord can have far-reaching consequences, emphasizing the importance of unity and stability for long-term prosperity and peace.
---Dennis C. Blair---
