Many geographical advantages. Tibet as buffer that Chinese will not give up. Himalayas barrier against India. Desert & Mongolia buffer against Russia. Russia's 144 million insignificant compared to Chinese 1 billion plus. Waterways and navy--China wants control of shipping lanes which will bring it into conflict with many neighbors, including Vietnam, Thailand, Phillipines, Japan. Population, if growth slows or stops, could easily become restive. #1 world power . . . eventually.
Excellent start . . . orphaned girl with a knack for chess, taught by janitor, harsh orphanage despite its courtly look.
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