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  • Xi Jinping issues veiled warning to US, Asian allies over forging military alliances

    Sorry I was right again, Chinese leaders never read history.

    Xi Jinping issues veiled warning to US, Asian allies over forging military alliances to counter China - The Economic Times

    China's Xi Warns Asian Countries on Military Alliances

    This is simply a 21st century version of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.

    Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-Asi...anese_Asianism
    Last edited by Enzo Ferrari; 22 May 14,, 10:53.

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    Umm, has the PLA launched a Malaya Campaign yet?

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    • #3
      No, they have to invade and occupy part of Japan before they then invade Indochina and Malaya. :D

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        On the serious side methinks they are far more interested in the first "String of Pearls" - the first island chain which is Taiwan, Iwo Jima and islands right up to Ryukyu and possibly Sakhalin. If they could secure that it gives them some "in depth" maritime defence and opens an unlimited number of options for them to mount a naval surge into the Pacific. Most importantly the first string of pearls is still inside the cover of their land based A2/AD weaponry. Interestingly the Chinese have submitted a claim to the UN Secretary General against Vietnam regarding their dispute in the South China Sea. China As the article notes this may backfire against China and I am of the opinion this is just another aspect of Chinas bullying behaviour against its regional neighbours. This is a carry on from historical and imperial times where China demanded and received tribute from what it perceived as lessor nations. If one wishes to look at the current government in China I would class it as another imperial dynasty with a different succession methodology. Out of all the dynasties this one has been the most successful in uniting, ruling and ensuring that its will is carried out right through China from the capital to the furthest outreaches. Many people forget that historically China was also a maritime power and that it will never forget that when it let its naval power wilt and wane, westerners and Japanese invaded its shores and forced humiliation upon China. Judging China in a western context and world view is not wise.

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        • #5
          Or stating a maximalist position for latter negotiations.

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            "We should strengthen... international and regional cooperation, and step up the fight against the 'three forces', in order to bring a life of happiness and tranquility to the people of this region," said Xi, also head of the ruling Communist Party of China.
            What?

            "China stays committed to seeking peaceful settlement of disputes with other countries over territorial sovereignty, and maritime rights and interests," he said.
            As long as we win. :wors::wors::wors: Now that's what I'm talking about.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by ngatimozart View Post
              On the serious side methinks they are far more interested in the first "String of Pearls" - the first island chain which is Taiwan, Iwo Jima and islands right up to Ryukyu and possibly Sakhalin. If they could secure that it gives them some "in depth" maritime defence and opens an unlimited number of options for them to mount a naval surge into the Pacific. Most importantly the first string of pearls is still inside the cover of their land based A2/AD weaponry. Interestingly the Chinese have submitted a claim to the UN Secretary General against Vietnam regarding their dispute in the South China Sea. China As the article notes this may backfire against China and I am of the opinion this is just another aspect of Chinas bullying behaviour against its regional neighbours. This is a carry on from historical and imperial times where China demanded and received tribute from what it perceived as lessor nations. If one wishes to look at the current government in China I would class it as another imperial dynasty with a different succession methodology. Out of all the dynasties this one has been the most successful in uniting, ruling and ensuring that its will is carried out right through China from the capital to the furthest outreaches. Many people forget that historically China was also a maritime power and that it will never forget that when it let its naval power wilt and wane, westerners and Japanese invaded its shores and forced humiliation upon China. Judging China in a western context and world view is not wise.
              Actually it is okay IF China never called herself " People's Republic".

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