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HonestDictator, I do agree with everything, you said. I am only sad that this murder case is one of those, which are 100% avoidable. Would she be a little more careful and smart, she could be in her mother's arms right now, and we would never learn about idiot Hinds of Memphis.
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Yes. For example, all the "Kalashnikov" guns you see on photos of various rebels, fighters, terrorists and the other human baseline and scum, are produced either in China (if new), or in Eastern Europe (if new) or come from the dozen states of the former Soviet Union (if used).
Posted in: China defends massive growth in military spending
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Tony Ew,
It was interesting to read your logic. You have just explained in black on white, why Chinese neighbors are so paranoid about China. I assume that you are not Chinese, or at least, not from China, and that is why I do not write "you", and such, and hope that your words may not entirely reflect Chinese position.
First of all, let me underline, how conveniently you mix factual threats and imaginary threats:
I don't blame you. Sweden, for example, has built its entire foreign defense politics on scaring its population that Russia is about to invade tomorrow and it will take only 3 days to occupy Sweden (historically, it is Sweden, who invaded Russia). And that is the model democratic country with supposedly clever leadership. However, if China is so easy to believe that some other country is about to nuke it for no reason, so that it starts rushing piling tunnels, what will China do when it is armed as the US? How far it is from Chinese Iraq and preemptive nuclear strike? Bottom line: China had demonstrated military paranoia and lack of wisdom.
Second, you show that China aims to militarize itself at the level of the USA, but for defensive purposes. Good. Yet, already now, China picks on Japan, by physically provoking Japan to shoot down Chinese governmental ships, which will be used again against Japan for even more provoking and pressure. And, at the same time you say, that China wants to speak with Japan directly:
So, knowing that China is already aggressive against Japan, when Japan is supported by the US, and knowing that Japan is not building its military, you want to militarize China to the level of the US, get rid of the US and speak with Japan from an overwhelming military position? Now, you see what Japan is afraid of? A cowboy state?
The point is, China tries to defend itself, militarize itself, and then, speak with the neighbors from the position of force. They are afraid, because they do not know what China will demand. The Senkaku Islands? Taiwan? the South China Seas? Siberia? You name it.
While from you, we hear that China will only defend itself and serve for stability, from the Chinese government we hear "The Islands are ours!" and "Taiwan is ours!" and ... Whom would we rather believe?
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Istanbul and Madrid are clearly better choices, as they too have required infrastructure, but are much cheaper, easier to visit, and easier to obtain VISA for those tourists, who require it. Also, tourists in Madrid and Istanbul are not usually stopped by the police for random questionings about purpose of their visits and passport checks. Rules of common behavior are also less strict in Istanbul and Madrid, and dependent on the time of the year, the weather is better.
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Francis Urquhart, there is something touching in your words. I feel sorry. I know, some Japanese girls use lots of different adorable tricks. It is a part of the hunt for men. :) European women are much more simple with that respect.
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China will not do any of that now, because during its history it endured nothing but subjugation, conquering and humiliation from many around, and also from many from far away. China just recently "came out of the jail", so to speak, and became independent. China will do more simply to help others, when the "others" will share similar values as China, either as being friends or controlled stated. Currently, China is antagonized to the "rest of the world", and thus, lacks altruistic approach. It arms itself, just like all the others do, who can afford it. This is the only way of things, we know.
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Mr. Feldman does not deserve to be quoted. First, he must sort of learn how to answer questions, because his answer:
Question: "... Japan will join talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership?" Reply: "it is sort of a test case ..."
does not make any logical connection, unless he wants to state obvious that Abe must consider and agree and overcome many things as all the leaders always do.
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What do you think, someone
thinks about
?? And about the person, who says that. Just curious.
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(paulinusa, I have taken your post not to contradict, but as a starting point.)
Nor did the Chinese.Not in any serious form. Similar to Smithinjapan, I do not see anything special in Yi's speech. Why people assume that his words are about the 15% yen devaluation? Why people even assume that he is speaking about Japan and to Japan?
These are not his words, but of some unnamed critics (who are probably not even Chinese, but mostly American and European):
He is speaking to all the nations (very sanely), and particularly to the US and Europe, to avoid the currency war and to keep the current dollar based (US made) financial system intact. In the case, when the US, Europe, Japan and BRI will start devaluation, China will follow. What is special in these statements, and where he refers to Japan and not to what may happen in the future? They are exact statements everyone is saying.
Nobody is making serious noise about Japan. Enjoy your Abenomics. People are worried about who will follow and what will be the scale of the disaster.
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Don't you see yourself the logical contradiction (and more) in "How can you even criticize the government, which doesn't punish us when we criticize it?" Besides, how is this denial of critical thinking in many forum members is even on topic? Also, whom among democratic and free US or democratic and free Europe or democratic and free Japan will you choose to support, when the currency war starts?
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What a potential tool Japanese government has. I did not realize. Discrimination must be immediately stopped, on the highest level.
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Missed it. Happens. Thank you for your kind reply.
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So, have they found the other boy or he is on the run?
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Redcliff, sovereignty is a highly ambiguous word and has at least four independent different meanings. Without a page of description, I do not understand what this word means. Maybe it is under dispute, as you say. What is unambiguously under dispute, is the ownership of the islands. This dispute is between the US and Japan, and only then, with China. What is NOT under dispute, is that currently, the islands are in the area, where Japanese laws are applied. There is difference. That is why, Chinese quickly move away, when noticed by Japanese. Thus, my previous post.
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Well, if an abstract person A wants to get a title of "Iron Lady", they have to practice "iron statements". Even though, in the current situation it may be wiser to act rather than disturb air. How about agreeing with the allies, the US, Vietnam, Philippines, maybe even India, Australia or whoever, and setting up a permanent active military presence in the area, in international waters closer to Chinese zone, for research purposes. If you can't prevent trespassing and buoy planting, try to move the "hot" zone further away from you and closer to your opponent.
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Sovereignty or not, the islands are now under Japanese jurisdiction, which is not under dispute (even by Chinese), by the definition of this term. Thus, Japan must (not even has to, but must) apply its authority and law over the islands, again by definition. All intruders should be either detained or expelled, or, if they do not comply, threatened to be eliminated.
Two hours in territorial waters is simply unacceptable. When China will have the islands under its jurisdiction, then it will be able to sail and fly unopposed and expel Japanese at will. But for now, while the islands are under Japanese law, China behaves irresponsibly, and deliberately provokes an open conflict with Japan. And, honestly, Japan has to grow kohones some day, for God's sake.
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There is always an explanation why a racist and nationalist hates and discriminates against others. It is never because they are Japanese or Vietnamese or Russians, but always because they are drunk and rowdy, dirty, speaking loudly foreign languages and scaring "white" clients. Japan may be able to learn a lot, looking in a Chinese mirror.
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The meaning of this article:
Because,
They, clearly, need to be assisted:
Hmmm...
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Our statements do not contradict. Japan legally uses this exactly exception left by the US (and others), even though everybody knows the real situation. If a law doesn't work, it must be changed. Removing the exception will stop Japan from whaling under the threat to lose more in trade or taxes, or such.
Posted in: Japan will never stop whaling: minister
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Of course, it will. The next day an American court decides that whaling is illegal. When it happens, Japan will altruistically move to another source of protein. Because I don't know what can be more critical for an economy in trouble than energy (from Iran). The minister speaks too much.
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