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Is China About To Invade Russia?

Feb 6, 2026
Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge When we think of China expanding its territory, Taiwan usually comes to mind. But there’s another region China once controlled - and lost - that almost nobody talks about. Outer Manchuria, including the strategic Pacific port of Vladivostok, was taken from Qing China by Tsarist Russia in the 19th century. Today, with Russia weakened by sanctions and the war in Ukraine, China’s growing influence in the Russian Far East is raising quiet but serious questions. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 China's target: NOT Taiwan? 02:32 What is (Outer) Manchuria? 03:06 How it became part of China 04:23 The arrival of the Russians 05:16 Border Treaty of 1689 05:49 Russian 19th century conquest 07:30 Russian control & Chinese disputes 08:38 Why China wants it today 11:22 Opportunity Stay up to date on more content from me: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalknowledge.pt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF
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