Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Perhaps or perhaps it's a sign of our standing in the world at the moment



This compelling strategic case isn't a pressing concern though, iirc these boats won't be ready till 2040 so providing the Chinese don't try anything till then all will be well.

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They could tell pretti Patel to stick the migrant deal and even more actively help them across the water, might not be a bad thing if they did tbh, at least then the pretense would be removed