It's important to note, however, that while Global Times is a state-run outfit, it's hardly the best venue for saber-rattling. If China really wanted to drop some not-so subtle warnings about international relations, it'd use Global Times' parent the People's Daily, or Xinhua News. This byline-free editorial is more of a rebuke to the accusation that China is a currency manipulator. The stuff about blocking the iPhone and Boeing seem to be baseless conjecture than anything else. Although, given how far baseless conjecture can get you these days, maybe we should worry.