You got that part right, they are buying the
oil fields and any other natural resources that they can get their hands on.
Push is going to turn to shove when they decide to take Formosa back. The $h!t will really hit the fan at that time. They are increasing spending on their navy at an incredible rate. They bought a Russian aircraft carrier which they ripped apart in a reverse engineering effort and they are now building they own, very modern carriers.
I still like General Tao Chicken and Hunan Dumplings with sesame sauce.
Wayne