The expenditure in ongoing war games and other military preparedness outlays alone is staggering, not only in terms of dollars, but also the energy costs of fueling ships, planes, tanks, trucks, etc.
What might China and Russia do if either country were to be attacked? Although shrine destruction is meant to silence the people associated with the targeted shrines, the destruction itself can also witness to the repressive activities even after arrests, secret courts, disappearances, and killings have muted human testimonies.
But taste is just ok! Once upon a time, Western religion excused all this.
Instead, Venezuela is shipping to Russia and China at a discount.
If you think you are the right person, you are more than welcome.
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