The old men in Bejing have many faults, but like the old men who used to inhabit the Kremlin they know that nuclear war on the Indian subcontinent would spoil everybody's day.
So, finally, China is stepping up as a regional power (rather than use us as military contractors in Afghanistan) and seeking bases in Pakistan.
This is a good thing. Repressive as they may be at home, the geezers in Bejing and the USA have a common interest in regional stability there, and if the price of us getting rid of that obligation is that China gets Pakistan, I'm OK with that.
India, of course, will not be thrilled.
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