Hotlines allow states to talk in crisis situations. But China often doesn't pick up when the U.S. calls, raising doubts about the utility of the communications link.
Imagine being serious chinese politicians and having 3 ivy league, highly capable translators on the line and all of them struggle to make sense of what Biden is saying and hoping their translations of his dementia don’t cause WWIII. At this point, eliminating the direct line with Biden is self defense and in the best interest of humanity.
On a slight tangent, I bet Biden has drastically accelerated BRICS expansion. One day you meet Putin or Xi who are sharp and have actual plans for the future, and next day you meet Biden who’s drooling on himself. I’m sure it made it clear to most world leaders which way the wind is blowing.
Imagine being serious chinese politicians and having 3 ivy league, highly capable translators on the line and all of them struggle to make sense of what Biden is saying and hoping their translations of his dementia don’t cause WWIII. At this point, eliminating the direct line with Biden is self defense and in the best interest of humanity.
On a slight tangent, I bet Biden has drastically accelerated BRICS expansion. One day you meet Putin or Xi who are sharp and have actual plans for the future, and next day you meet Biden who’s drooling on himself. I’m sure it made it clear to most world leaders which way the wind is blowing.