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There is a lot of internal conflict withing the [[atheist population]] in the [[Western World]] (see: [[Atheist factions]] and [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social skills]]). In addition, there is no strong basis for forgiveness under an [[atheist worldview]] (see: [[Atheism and forgiveness]]). Furthermore, conflict resolution between atheists which uses the secular civil authorities can be lengthy and expensive (see: [[Richard Carrier's lawsuit against fellow atheists]]).

There is a lot of internal conflict withing the [[atheist population]] in the [[Western World]] (see: [[Atheist factions]] and [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social skills]]). In addition, there is no strong basis for forgiveness under an [[atheist worldview]] (see: [[Atheism and forgiveness]]). Furthermore, conflict resolution between atheists which uses the secular civil authorities can be lengthy and expensive (see: [[Richard Carrier's lawsuit against fellow atheists]]).

Most atheists are likely [[East Asia]]ns (see: [[Asian atheism]]). Mainland [[China]] which has [[state atheism]] and has the largest [[atheist population]] in the world, is increasingly being aggressive/belligerent towards its neighbors and making Indo-Pacific dialogue among nations in the region more difficult.<ref>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/chinas-belligerence-casts-shadow-over-maiden-indo-pacific-dialogue/articleshow/68435507.cms China's belligerence casts shadow over maiden Indo-Pacific dialogue], ''Economic Times''</ref> See: [[China and atheism]]

Most atheists are likely [[East Asia]]ns (see: [[Asian atheism]]). Mainland [[China]] which has [[state atheism]] and has the largest [[atheist population]] in the world, is increasingly being aggressive/belligerent towards its neighbors and making Indo-Pacific dialogue among nations in the region more difficult.<ref>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/chinas-belligerence-casts-shadow-over-maiden-indo-pacific-dialogue/articleshow/68435507.cms China's belligerence casts shadow over maiden Indo-Pacific dialogue], ''Economic Times''</ref> See: [[China and atheism]] and [[Atheism and world peace]]

In addition, most Americans/Europeans/others see China's unfair trade practices being a threat to their economic interests and China has been stubbornly refusing to resolve this matter.<ref>[https://news.gallup.com/poll/236843/americans-say-china-trade-unfair-trade-canada-fair.aspx Americans Say China Trade Unfair, Trade With Canada, EU Fair]</ref><ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/20/most-europeans-see-chinas-aggressive-trade-practices-as-a-threat.html Most Europeans see China’s ‘aggressive practices’ as a threat to their economic interests, survey shows], CNBC</ref> Furthermore, China has been engaging in a large amount [[intellectual property]] theft and has been reluctant to resolve this issue (see: [[Atheism and stealing#Atheistic China and intellectual property theft|Atheistic China and intellectual property theft]]).

In addition, most Americans/Europeans/others see China's unfair trade practices being a threat to their economic interests and China has been stubbornly refusing to resolve this matter.<ref>[https://news.gallup.com/poll/236843/americans-say-china-trade-unfair-trade-canada-fair.aspx Americans Say China Trade Unfair, Trade With Canada, EU Fair]</ref><ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/20/most-europeans-see-chinas-aggressive-trade-practices-as-a-threat.html Most Europeans see China’s ‘aggressive practices’ as a threat to their economic interests, survey shows], CNBC</ref> Furthermore, China has been engaging in a large amount [[intellectual property]] theft and has been reluctant to resolve this issue (see: [[Atheism and stealing#Atheistic China and intellectual property theft|Atheistic China and intellectual property theft]]).