Why was there a sudden jump?

This is looking a lot more likely now

@MalachiteEagle to play devil's advocate, if the US and Russia are now faithful allies, maybe Russia can influence China to not take on America

@JussiVilleHeiskanen lol

@JussiVilleHeiskanen I think it's more likely that Russia will influence the US not to support Taiwan while China annexes it

@MalachiteEagle wht would the US get in return

@JussiVilleHeiskanen I think some US oligarchs might get more power

@MalachiteEagle over relevant tech sectors in Taiwan?

@JussiVilleHeiskanen No, the balance in power in the US could shift further in favor of the oligarchy. China could annex Taiwan and handle the annexation in such a way that strengthens US oligarchs who sing their tune.