China's growing geopolitical clout around the world

Gawn Chippin

Arachnocronymic Metaphoron
Overfishing in African't waters possible through simple bribery:



Millions of people in Ghana depend on fishing. But it's in danger of collapsing. Illegal fishing and overfishing by Chinese-owned industrial trawlers are widespread. In addition, corruption leads to crime going undetected. This EFJ report explains what actions are urgently needed to end them.

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Petr

Administrator

Not the Next Ukraine


Posted on May 13, 2023 by VD

Taiwan makes it clear that it has no intention of permitting Clown World to sacrifice it in the name of containing or deterring China.

Taiwan Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) on Monday said that the armed forces would not tolerate the destruction of any Taiwanese facility, in response to a suggestion by U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton that the U.S. should warn China that it would “blow up” Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) if it attacked Taiwan.
At a conference organized by the California-based think tank Milken Institute in May, Moulton was asked what deterrence effect U.S. chip policy could have on China, to which he responded, “the U.S. should make it very clear to the Chinese that if you invade Taiwan, we’re going to blow up TSMC.” U.S. defense policy advisor and former government official Michele Flournoy quickly countered his remark, saying that if TSMC was destroyed, there would be a “two trillion dollar impact on the global economy within the first year” and “you’d put manufacturing around the world at a standstill.”
Before a session of the Legislative Yuan on Monday, Chiu was asked by the media to comment on Moulton’s statement. Chiu said that anyone who wants to bomb any facility in Taiwan, regardless of whether it is meant for defensive purposes, has exceeded defense norms, reported Liberty Times. The defense minister said that the armed forces are responsible for defending Taiwan and its people, materials, and strategic resources. Therefore, “if they want to bomb this or that,” the armed forces will not tolerate this kind of situation, Chiu said.

It’s very much for the good of the people of Taiwan island that their leadership is taking this stand. No doubt they’ve seen what the foreign leadership of Ukraine has done to the people of Ukraine, and even the most rabid proponent of independence would prefer reunification to that.

I still anticipate that the reunification of Taiwan with the mainland will eventually be as peaceful as the reunification of Hong Kong proved to be. Sure, there will be protests and much criticism from the globalist media, but ultimately, it should be possible for both Chinese parties to accomplish the inevitable without war or even violence.
 

Gawn Chippin

Arachnocronymic Metaphoron
Coin-collecting from sales of cheap slip-shod toys dropped into menacing naval fleet piggy banks, since Nixon and Kissinger initiated free trade in 1971. Later generations are set to harvest this fruit:


...As tensions in the region continued to rise, six Chinese vessels operating in Middle Eastern waters became increasingly significant. The news of Chinese warships in the region comes when the United States is ramping up its presence there...
 

Mike

qui transtulit sustinet
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[Translations of Milei's remark]
I thank President Xi Jinping for the congratulations and good wishes he sent me through his letter. I send you my most sincere wishes for the well-being of the people of China.

[Translation of Xi's letter]
(Translation)
Beijing, Nov 21, 2023
Mr. Javier Milei
President-elect of the Argentinian Republic
Buenos Aires

Dear Mr. Javier Milei,

Upon learning of your election as president of the Argentinian Republic, I would like, on behalf of the Chinese government and Chinese people and on my own behalf, to express my sincere congratulations and best wishes.

China and Argentina are large developing countries and important emerging markets. Both countries always adhere to mutual respect, equal treatment, mutual benefit and shared profits, and provide each other with firm support on issues concerning each other's vital interests. Practical cooperation in various areas brings tangible benefits to both peoples. The deep friendship and constant promotion of Sino-Argentinian ties have become a general consensus of the various sectors of both societies.

I attach high importance to the development of the Sino-Argentinian bond, and I am willing to work together with you to continue the friendship between both countries, promote the development and revitalization of the two countries with cooperation of shared guarantee, and promote the stable development of Sino-Argentinian relations, for the benefit of both peoples.

I wish that under your leadership, the government and people of your country will achieve new successes in the cause of national construction.

Xi Jinping
President of the People's Republic of China
 
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