A Top General Admitted He'd Warn China Before A US Attack

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Video Summary

A top U.S. general admitted to warning a Chinese counterpart about potential conflict, a move that has sparked controversy. General Li, the Chinese general, had wrongly believed the U.S. was planning an attack. The U.S. general stated his intention was to de-escalate tensions and assured Li that President Trump had no intent to attack.

However, the general also acknowledged telling Li, "Hell, General Li, I'll probably give you a call, but we're not going to attack you." This statement has been interpreted by some as a promise to warn China in the event of an impending U.S. attack, raising questions about military protocol and national security.

Short Highlights

A U.S. general admitted to telling Chinese General Li that he would call him if the U.S. were going to attack China.
The general's stated purpose was to de-escalate tensions and assure Li that President Trump had no intent to attack.
The admission has raised concerns about military protocol and national security.

Key Details

Warning to General Li [00:24]

A U.S. general stated that during a conversation, he told Chinese General Li there would not be a war or attack between great powers.
He explained that if tensions escalated, there would be many calls between senior officials.

"Hell, General Li, I'll probably give you a call, but we're not going to attack you."

Context of the Admission [00:00]

The U.S. general was certain that President Trump had no intent to attack China.
His task was to communicate this to ensure de-escalation and calm the situation.

"I am certain, guaranteed certain, that President Trump had no intent to attack."

Chinese Misperception [00:00]

The Chinese believed, wrongly, that the United States was going to attack them.

"Chinese thought wrongly that the United States was going to attack them."

Controversy and Concern [00:38]

The statement about calling General Li was met with surprise and criticism.
One commentator questioned the implication of calling a foreign nation during a potential conflict.

"Bingo. You were going to call a foreign nation that we're at war with, Pat."