The Here, Now

[michaelmaltby]

I read Kevin Rudd's book "The Avoidible War". I referenced COVID simply to remind naysayers that China considers any ???? -- important questions = IMPERTINENCE.

Sad but your abc.net.au link is better coverage than the Cdn press is providing. Thanks.

 

[michaelmaltby]

‘On a tightrope’: How Taiwan’s president navigated the U.S. and China

Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.

www.japantimes.co.jp

.... strong women in the CCP, .... take notes ....

 

[SaparotRob]

Very informative.

 

[michaelmaltby]

China's intensifying nuclear-armed submarine patrols add complexity for U.S. and allies

Beijing is for the first time keeping at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine constantly at sea, heaping pressure on Washington and its allies.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[michaelmaltby]

Culture ... or Conspiracy ...?

Potential leaders of influential B.C. groups undergo Chinese ‘political review,’ recording reveals

Chinese consulate allegedly plays a role in requirements for leadership of associations that promote candidates for Canadian political office

www.theglobeandmail.com

President says Taiwan and China clearly 'not affiliated with each other' | Taiwan News | 2023-04-07 13:19:00

Tsai Ing-wen rebukes Ma Ying-jeou for saying 'Taiwan area' and "Mainland area' are 'both China' | 2023-04-07 13:19:00

www.taiwannews.com.tw

 

[michaelmaltby]

Of note ...

Small town offers Japan solutions to ease its population-decline problem

Nagaizumi, population 43,406, is bucking the trend of small-town collapse in a country with low birth rates and the oldest population on Earth

www.theglobeandmail.com

 

[Shinpachi]

More immigrants will solve the population issue in the future like the ancient times

 

[michaelmaltby]

U.S. warship sails near Chinese-controlled islet in South China Sea

While the U.S. frequently makes such voyages to challenge China's territorial claims in the strategic waterway, the latest one took place as Beijing staged war games around Taiwan.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[SaparotRob]

That article was informative for me. I wasn't aware of some of the legal aspects of man made islands.

 

[michaelmaltby]

What is keeping Japan from sending weapons to Ukraine?

The ruling coalition has agreed to hold talks on the matter, but barriers range from public opposition to disagreements between the LDP and Komeito.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[michaelmaltby]

... and the drip keeps dripping ....

Trudeau Foundation CEO, board resign over Chinese billionaire’s donation

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation returned $140,000 to a wealthy Chinese donor after a Globe investigation revealed a connection to a Beijing-directed influence operation

www.theglobeandmail.com

Canadians are 'deplorable' for "politicizing" these actions. Yeah, we are.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Just a reminder…

Michael, we have eased the politics rule to allow for discussions pertaining to conflicts such as the ongoing Ukraine war.

However, we have not removed the "no politics" rule all together. Please do not break the rules. We reserve the right as a private forum to remove or close any threads where this occurs.

This is primarily a WW2 Aviation forum. There are plenty of political forums on the internet to discuss politics.

 

[Greyman]

Aviation-related. Interesting patch!

 

[michaelmaltby]

The dove or the dog: China makes peace while baring teeth

As Beijing tries to play peacemaker, its actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals.

www.bbc.com

 

[Shinpachi]

These recent two news show Chinese historical wisdom.
They have their own unchanged scenario.

Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou lands in China as Tsai Ing-wen heads to U.S.

Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou lands in China as Tsai Ing-wen heads to U.S.

Ex-leader who met Xi Jinping in 2015 appears keen to rewrite his legacy

asia.nikkei.com

China reduces duration of no-fly zone after Taiwan protest: MOTC

China reduces duration of no-fly zone after Taiwan protest: MOTC - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, April 12 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) said Wednesday that it protested to China over its plan to impose a no-fly zone north of Taiwan from April 16-18, adding that in response, Beijing decided to reduce the duration of the closing to 27 minutes on...

focustaiwan.tw

 

[GrauGeist]

Wonder how China would like a joint U.S.-Japan "No Fly Zone" declared (for joint exercises of course) in one of their traditional flight corridors?

 

[SaparotRob]

I'm going with "Not Very".

 

[GrauGeist]

I'm going with "Not Very".

Well, in my humble opinion, China can go eff themselves.

 

[SaparotRob]

What if Taiwan said "Uhh, after some thought, we decided we are Taiwanese, not Chinese (as in the box you check off for nationality). Sorry Xi, you ain't got no jurisdiction, no no no. You ain't got no, no no no, jurisdiction."

 

[SaparotRob]

Sometimes the voices just take over.