Subject: Re: Dope?
But because of the rules-based order, doing so would present China with costs in the international community that make taking a bite out of Laos using a military invasion less attractive.

Forgot something.
How much of a price has China paid as a result of their harassment of Vietnam and the Philippine Islands in the South China Sea? Or for their virtual takeover of Tibet?

(Hint: Starts with 'z', ends with '-ero').