The only vibe I'm getting is "edgy 15 yo who just learned about politics"
Syntha
joined 2 years ago
Because there is no doubt China will surpass USA at some point in the very near future.
There certainly is doubt. The population is already declining and the economy has been growing far slower, as of late, than it should. The US also has more powerful allies, we'll see how much damage Trump will afflict on that front. China's ascent seemed certain a decade ago, now it is doubtful.
Well, agreements aren't worth the paper they're written on if you can't enforce them when push comes to shove. I agree that the US is less interested in meddling in every affair all over the world, but it's a mistake to think that they're not interested in maintaining hegemony and their status as the pre-eminent superpower. That's the whole reason for the pivot to Asia, and both the Dems and Republicans are in agreement there: The goal is to contain China.
Ukraine won't join the EU
The danger, from Beijing's perspective, is that the US can cut off or constrict maritime trade in the event of conflict or high tensions. China is a major importer of both, fossil fuels and food, as well as dependent on exports for its economy, as we all know. So controll over Taiwan and the South China Sea is seen as absolutely crucial, obviously to China, but naturally to the US too.
Unhindered access to global shipping, mostly.
Viewing habits have changed, that's no secret. People go to the theatre more as a social event than just as an avenue to watch a movie. In most places there are ways to go to the theatre relatively cheaply if you make the effort. Don't get drinks and food, go during the weekday instead of weekends, matinées, some theatres have loyalty programs, smaller movies are also typically cheaper, etc.
If you want the big blockbuster premium experience, then you'll pay premium prices, but that's not the only way to see movies in theatres.
They have the money, it's just not worth dumping endless amounts into marketing if there aren't enough people interested in watching the movie.
The plural of anecdote is not data
Not even remotely accurate
Because original IP performs so well at the box office?
Calling it now, it's not gonna happen. And I'll be back in this threat when dust settles