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Then they wouldn't be a major power
Need globalisation for that. But not enough people support it.
Propaganda is going to get a bump in the next few years, 1.6 billion over 5 years, ASPI rubbing its hands together
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/china-cold-war-2669160202/
There is obviously no issue with the U.S. government presenting its own public view of what China is doing around the world, and doing so as forcefully as needed. But this bill goes beyond that by subsidizing “independent media and civil society” and other information operations in foreign countries.
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/china-cold-war-2669160202/
There is obviously no issue with the U.S. government presenting its own public view of what China is doing around the world, and doing so as forcefully as needed. But this bill goes beyond that by subsidizing “independent media and civil society” and other information operations in foreign countries.
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The peace loving guys in the PRC have fired a nuclear capable ICBM into the pacific. The last time China did this was 1980. It's upset folks in the Pacific and gives all the appearance of another PRC diplomatic blunder.
Why Did China Test-fire an ICBM Into the South Pacific?
Although some officials would have seen the test launch as beneficial, either for technical or political reasons, the incident undermines important Chinese foreign policy goals.
thediplomat.com
unless there was a technical issue they needed to know about the atmosphere in that direction or the absolute range, they could have fired it into a Xinjiang desert. I think an added component was to send a message to the US that they can reach out over the Pacific.The peace loving guys in the PRC have fired a nuclear capable ICBM into the pacific. The last time China did this was 1980. It's upset folks in the Pacific and gives all the appearance of another PRC diplomatic blunder.
Why Did China Test-fire an ICBM Into the South Pacific?
Although some officials would have seen the test launch as beneficial, either for technical or political reasons, the incident undermines important Chinese foreign policy goals.thediplomat.com
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They could be doing the same thing here
Don't dismiss anything with eth Chinese.
Don't dismiss anything with eth Chinese.
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A Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of passing on information about Leipzig/Halle airport.
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I don't think the US was supposed to be the sole recipient of the message. Stupid behaviour, especially in the context of trying to extend soft power in the pacific. Another own goal for PRC diplomacy.
For the domestic audience, who are upset by latest economic developments?
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More likely externally would be my guess. PRC has had a few failures with it's diplomacy in the region. Reminding folks of their reach.
It could just be a technical exercise us minnows are misinterpreting; sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Need globalisation based on liberal capitalist democracy. China aint a democracy.
Not a blunder or a technical exercise. It's a show of force; The US has pulled out of NPT's and started building medium rangers, same as Russia, China is just keeping up. The powers are gearing up for a nuclear war and you can't be left behind. China has to build a few hundred at least in the next decade to retain a deterrence and they're planning on it
Why?
The US is stil a party to the NPTs and sticks more closely to it than Xi and Putin who have made a fortune sharing technology with rogue nations.
The US started building medium ranges in resposne to Russia breaching its obligations and the CCP refusing to join the treaty as they were starting the largest military build up in history due to Xis lust for power and expansion at the cost of peaceful independent nations like the Philippines and Taiwan.
The CCP aren't building a few hundred in the next decade to keep up, it is building hundreds of just medium range missiles and thousands overall.
Not saying the US is perfect not even close but Xi isn't the poor bullied leader you keep saying. He is an aggressive dictator who in the future will be remembered with shame by the great Chinese people who have little interest in or inlfuence over his ego driven desire for power.
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Because its the only system thats key priority is towards human rights as compared to other systems where the key priority is a god, the nation, the king or the party. Its also the best system for delivering technological progress that can improve human lives because it allows the most freedom to create/save and it rewards those who do.
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Well done to the EU
Perhaps now China will be more friendly to imports.
You reap what you sow China.
Perhaps now China will be more friendly to imports.
You reap what you sow China.
Axel Rose struggled for eight long years and when he finally nailed down Chinese Democracy
it wasn't very good.
I'm sure China has had several ICBMs aimed at Washington, NORAD and the usual suspects like New York for ages (and vice versa).
What's the bet that the west simply arms and aids Taiwan in its self-defence like Ukraine, rather than actually engaging in a direct war against an invading China? The 'full-scale' phase of the war in Ukraine has been going for nearly three years without causing a Third World War between two nuclear powers.
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Yes, that could be the lesson learnt. Still we have yet to see the outcome of the Ukraine war. Might be a few surprises so conclusions now are premature. If the Russian state is fatally weakened in a few years of further war this may change Presidents Xi calculations - in a few ways.
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Is fulfilling a long-held ambition to regain its 'ancient' 'ownership' of Taiwan worth upsetting the apple cart that has lifted millions of Chinese out of poverty and made China a great power in the first place? Without world trade, China wouldn't have the money for a military that can challenge the US.
Saving face knows no logic beyond its own, consequences be damned. I see it nearly everyday here.
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Someone like Xi make take a roll of the dice to keep power when he is in a precarious situation.
Most probably, unless it can done in a surprise, lightning movement before allied mobilization and deployment, it would stick in their throat long enough to boomerang on them. So, yeah, logically they shouldn't and wouldn't.
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The Diplomat has an interesting article discussing the PRC support for what it calls the 'axis of upheaval'. I think there is more than the risk of being drawn into conflict, I think there is considerable risk by backing the wrong horse and ultimately to PRC markets. Perhaps another own goal to add to the PRC collection.
China’s Balancing Act With the ‘Axis of Upheaval’
There’s an obvious anti-U.S. bent to China’s ties with Russia, Iran, and North Korea, but Beijing must tread carefully lest it be pulled deeper into conflict than it is willing to go.
thediplomat.com
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The reality between fact and spin in Xis china and read the comments section.
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China's travel industry faces reality check of 'worst ever' season
Over the summer and Mid-Autumn Festival peak travel seasons, China's major cities buzzed with tourists, with travel data painting a picture of a vibrant recovery.
