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[Grey Havoc]

Top US general: Chinese military has ‘ways to go’ before it can take Taiwan

The Chinese military does not currently have the capability to take Taiwan by force and is not likely to try in the near term, the U.S. military’s top general said Thursday.“My assessment, in terms…

thehill.com

Rather optimistic at best.

 

[Grey Havoc]

The World Relies on One Chip Maker in Taiwan, Leaving Everyone Vulnerable

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. makes almost all of the world’s most sophisticated chips, and many of the simpler ones, too. Its dominance poses risks to the global economy, amid geopolitical tensions and a major chip shortage.

www.wsj.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

China pledges harsh penalties ahead of party anniversary

BEIJING (AP) — China is pledging to harshly punish anyone responsible for major industrial accidents or outbreaks of violence in coming days as the ruling Communist Party prepares lavish celebrations for its centenary on July 1.

apnews.com

Taiwanese staff to leave Hong Kong office in ‘one China’ row

Taiwanese staff working at the island's representative office in Hong Kong will begin leaving the Chinese-run city from Sunday, a senior official said, after the government there demanded its officials sign a document supporting Beijing's claim to Taiwan.

www.reuters.com

U.N. decries "further chilling message" for Hong Kong media freedom

The Hong Kong police raid at pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily "sends a further chilling message for media freedom", the chief U.N. human rights spokesperson told Reuters on Friday.

www.reuters.com

Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says

Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore "stability" in the city, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Sunday.

www.reuters.com

EXCLUSIVE Pacific undersea cable project sinks after U.S. warns against Chinese bid

A World Bank-led project declined to award a contract to lay sensitive undersea communications cables after Pacific island governments heeded U.S. warnings that participation of a Chinese company posed a security threat, two sources told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

China's 'wolf warrior' diplomacy is 'justified defence', envoy says

China's "wolf warrior diplomacy", an aggressive and often abrasive stance adopted by its diplomats since 2020, is simply "justified defence" against attacks by a West determined to contain it, one of Beijing's most outspoken ambassadors said.

www.reuters.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

From back in May:

Army of fake fans boosts China’s messaging on Twitter

BRUSSELS (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party has opened a new front in its long, ambitious war to shape global public opinion: Western social media.

apnews.com

 

[Arjen]

Don't accept everything you read on social media. Who would have guessed. Not much of a connection with the South China Sea specifically, though, other than the PRC's involvement. Change the thread title to PRC foreign policy?

 

[Grey Havoc]

Sorry, replied to this earlier, but the post disappeared somehow. No need to change the thread name, I think.

 

[aonestudio]

China condemns latest U.S. warship transit of Taiwan Strait

The latest mission comes around a week after Taiwan said 28 Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone in the largest reported incursion to date.

www.japantimes.co.jp

After unwanted flights over the South China Sea, Malaysia looks for new aircraft

Malaysia has released a long-awaited tender for a new light combat aircraft and advanced fighter trainer, three weeks after accusing China of sending 16 military aircraft over the South China Sea near Malaysian airspace.

www.defensenews.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

The Kowtowing Kiwi

Watching our great Anglosphere partner New Zealand continue to debase herself in the face of the communist Chinese government should be as f...

cdrsalamander.blogspot.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure

The tabloid's closure, days after its assets were frozen, is a blow to media freedom in Hong Kong.

www.bbc.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

China condemns latest U.S. warship transit of Taiwan Strait

BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) -China condemned the United States on Wednesday as the region's greatest security "risk creator" after a U.S. warship again sailed through the sensitive waterway that separates Taiwan from China. The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile...

news.yahoo.com

 

[Team Blue]

I really hope I don't end up in Hawaii. They'll be the first casualty if the U.S. can't stop being antagonistic.

 

[Foo Fighter]

Such optimism can only come from the PRC. Shirley.

 

[bobbymike]

I really hope I don't end up in Hawaii. They'll be the first casualty if the U.S. can't stop being antagonistic.

Are these transits allowed under international maritime law?

 

[sferrin]

China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Takes Shape: CSIS - Breaking Defense

China’s third aircraft carrier will be considerably larger than its predecessors, the Liaoning and Shandong, which each measure 304.5 meters in length. Earlier assessments of the Type 003 by CSIS estimated its waterline dimensions at roughly 300 meters in length and 40 meters in width.

breakingdefense.com

Lawmakers are worried about the US Navy’s spending plan and a near-term China threat

The Navy's FY22 spending plans met resistance from lawmakers who worry that it doesn't preserve enough force structure for a near-term fight with China and that it doesn't invest enough in growing the fleet.

www.defensenews.com

Apparently some of them aren't THAT worried:

 

[sferrin]

Top US general: Chinese military has ‘ways to go’ before it can take Taiwan

The Chinese military does not currently have the capability to take Taiwan by force and is not likely to try in the near term, the U.S. military’s top general said Thursday.“My assessment, in terms…

thehill.com

Rather optimistic at best.

Yeah, about 50 miles.

 

[Grey Havoc]

YouTube takes down Xinjiang videos

Atajurt Kazakh Human Rights' channel, which published nearly 11,000 videos on YouTube totaling over 120 million views has been blocked for violating policy

news.trust.org

Nike boss defends firm’s business in China

The sportswear giant was recently hit by a backlash over statements on Xinjiang and the Uyghurs.

www.bbc.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

Philippine president again delays abrogation of key security pact with US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suspended the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months to allow both sides to address his concerns.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[dannydale]

YouTube takes down Xinjiang videos

Atajurt Kazakh Human Rights' channel, which published nearly 11,000 videos on YouTube totaling over 120 million views has been blocked for violating policy

news.trust.org

Youtube doing youtube things. I'm surprised they didn't scan for copyrighted bird calls first.

 

[aonestudio]

By now, pretty much everyone has noticed or should have noticed how much influence China holds over many international corporations.

 

[Grey Havoc]

China initiates WTO dispute against Australian duties

China has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organisation over Australian duties imposed on imports of wind towers, deep drawn stainless steel sinks and railway wheels from China, the WTO said on Tuesday.

www.reuters.com

 

[dannydale]

By now, pretty much everyone has noticed or should have noticed how much influence China holds over many international corporations.

Yup, I'm pretty sure we're about to find out just how totalitarian a world China will literally buy for the rest of us. I suspect market based tools will be far more effective than armies of little green men at the border in bringing about such an authoritarian Hell.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

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