JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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mushroomcloud
Japan flaunted it's title as the 2nd largest economy for over 40 years.
What will Japan flaunt now? In the absence of Japan being a nuclear power, UNSC member, or world power, here's some advice: Japan should go all out in promoting it's excellent clean energy technology, bullet train technology, and ways to take care of the elderly, for which Japan has plenty of.
I'm sure the G-2 will still find plenty of use for Japan.
Posted in: China overtakes Japan in 2nd quarter as world's No. 2 economy
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mushroomcloud
"We are currently witnessing the fallout of China surpassing Japan for #2- The angst and embarrassment rippling through Japan's society is most evident by the vast number of posts here declaring "Oh yeh- but what about quality of life ? and what about GDP ? and well... what about pollution ???" I dunno- whatt about all them things !"
Can anyone respond to Branded, without sounding like a sore loser?
Posted in: China overtakes Japan in 2nd quarter as world's No. 2 economy
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mushroomcloud
"I don't see this as a problem. Which country would you rather live in? At least in Japan and the U.S. or Europe you can drink the water in any city or town and not get sick. The air is breathable."
As far as breathable air, yes, I'd stick with the U.S. or Europe. As far as abundant business opportunities in a vast frontier, I'd pick China.
Posted in: China overtakes Japan in 2nd quarter as world's No. 2 economy
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mushroomcloud
Russia was one of the Allied Powers, while Japan was part of the Axis. As such, Russia had an obligation to join the fight in defeating an already weak Japan.
Besides, Russia would be granted Japanese territory through victory. That's why Japan will never get back it's former Northern Territories.
Posted in: Historians rethink key Soviet role in Japan's defeat in WWII
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mushroomcloud
Absolutely necessary. Millions of Japanese lives were also saved due to the ending of this vicious war.
Posted in: Was the dropping of the atomic bombs necessary?
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mushroomcloud
Absolutely necessary, as millions of American lives were saved along with Japanese.
Japan is now a civilized nation due to the atomic bombings.
Posted in: Was the dropping of the atomic bombs necessary?
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mushroomcloud
Dropping of the atomic bombs was absolutely necessary.
Millions of American lives were saved.
Posted in: Was the dropping of the atomic bombs necessary?
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mushroomcloud
Absolutely necessary. The US had to show Japan that resistance was futile.
Only with the prospect of totally eliminating the Japanese race was Hirohito and Co. prepared to raise the white flag. Had the Japanese continued resisting, Japan would have been nuked and firebombed further. Truman did not care about the genocide, and Japan had blood on it's hands. The world at that point, especially Asia, could care less that Japan become one big crator.
Posted in: Was the dropping of the atomic bombs necessary?
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mushroomcloud
"What people might not realize is that they could probably double their GNP in a couple of years just by letting the yuan float."
Exactly. This is what I have been saying all along. Let the yuan appreciate 10% and they don't have to even grow by the usual 10% a year.
China's GDP is really in the $6-7 trillion ballpark, larger than Japan's and half the size of the US.
Posted in: China surpasses U.S. as world's top energy consumer
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mushroomcloud
What's the actual number of enshrined at yasukuni?
I've read on various Japanese and international publications that the number is as low as 1.9 to a high of 3 million.
Lastly, since this is a shrine honoring Japan's military war dead, what about the civilians assisting in the war effort who perished during America's firebombing campaign, or captured and dieing in captivity in Manchuria? Are these numbers counted as well?
Posted in: Mitama Festival
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mushroomcloud
kobayashi is one dog eating idiot.
Posted in: Ex-champ Kobayashi arrested at New York hot dog event
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mushroomcloud
'The misgiving part is implied towards you btw... I didn't know I had to be quite upfront as to actually tell you that that's the case =/'
I know, trust me. :)
Posted in: Kan suggests China be invited to G-8 summits
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mushroomcloud
jruaustralia,
The RMB is probably 50% devalued. Feel better? Further, all your other comments about China's purchase of Eurobonds, misgivings about Chinese officials, etc, are SPOT ON. Feel much, much better?
Hilarious.
Posted in: Kan suggests China be invited to G-8 summits
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mushroomcloud
'let me say that if such attitude came from a Chinese officials, which I sorely doubt you aren't, it'll open up misgivings to nations receiving such credit.'
I guess Chinese officials are now acclimated to using language like 'Who's your Daddy'. LMAO!
'Which leads me to my questions: Would you be so confident of the Chinese investments on eurobond if say the euro started trading lower than the dollar next year, as some analysts have been pointing out? And what would you make of calls from analysts for the Yuan to trade more freely-- a move certain to elate investors' confidence? Will China be able to afford it?'
China is a currency manipulator and is devalued by 30-50% Happy?
Certainly, these are words coming from a Chicom official.
LMFAO!!!
Posted in: Kan suggests China be invited to G-8 summits
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mushroomcloud
G-8 is finished. It used to be a club of rich, industrialized nations. Now, most of it's members are awash in debt and in need of cash from creditor nations such as China.
Perhaps Kan was thinking of this when asking to invite China to what is left of the G-8, knowing that China bankrolls most of it's members.
Posted in: Kan suggests China be invited to G-8 summits
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mushroomcloud
alphawolf,
Precisely. So I guess the lesson learned here is that Europe and the US needs to get their houses in order, as China is offering tremendous financial life support to Europe and the United States. Perhaps the day will come when the G-8 nations, along with the rest of the EU, will be able to re-pay their huge debts to China. Let's hope that happens.
This might be the first time in history that a communist, '3rd world' country (China) is keeping much of the western, developed world (Europe and the United States) afloat, all at the same time.
Rather sad. The G-8 is a ridiculous shadow of it's former self.
Posted in: Kan suggests China be invited to G-8 summits
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mushroomcloud
tmarie,
I think the G-8 needs to clean up the way they do business, as one of the member nations was responsible for this whole mess that we are all in. Guess which one?
In addition, when you state that none of the other PMs understand (sucking up to China), certainly the leaders of the US, UK, Germany, France, and of course Japan would think otherwise.
And I quote (on behalf of Europe):
"China State Administration of Foreign Exchange , the agency which manages the nation's reserves, said Thursday media reports that it is considering selling some of it holdings of euro-bonds were "groundless", according to a statement published on it Website. SAFE also said it supports measures taken by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund to ensure financial stability within the euro zone and is confident markets will overcome the recent difficulties.
The statement appears to counter a Financial Times report Wednesday that said the agency was discussing plans to diversify some of its estimated $630 billion in euro-bonds that it holds as part of $2.4 trillion forex stockpile."
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/china-plans-sell-euro-bonds-safe/
So, to sum things up, China loans ~$1 trillion to the US, and is the largest foreign holder of US debt in the world (who's your Daddy). In addition to this well known revelation, China loans to the European Union $630 billion and has them on financial life support as well (again, who's your Daddy).
Now, tmarie, what was that comment about the other G-8 PMs not understanding how to suck up to China, which you obviously made out of complete ignorance?
Always a pleasure.
Posted in: Kan suggests China be invited to G-8 summits
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mushroomcloud
The G-8 is an aging club that is being phased out by the G-20. As such, China has no interest in joining a near defunct organization.
Unlike Japan and it's constant quest to join the UNSC, China has no interest in joining the US formed G-8.
So, Kan's suggestion is taken lightly.
Posted in: Kan suggests China be invited to G-8 summits
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mushroomcloud
Nice article, Chris.
Posted in: Go ahead, remake my day
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mushroomcloud
It's a charm offensive. But Wen's visit won't calm Japan's nerves, in fact, it will have the reverse effect.
Just look at Grafton's 'childish' remarks and you can understand my point.
Posted in: Wen ever