Politics South China Sea Thread

[morris]

The PLA air force continues to increase pressure on Taiwan: today 52 Combat aircraft were sent to it, including 12 H-6 bombers.

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Biden says he and Xi have agreed to abide by Taiwan agreement amid tensions

President Biden said on Tuesday that he and Xi Jinping have agreed to abide by the Taiwan agreement as Beijing takes a more aggressive stance against the democratically-run island, according to reports.

www.foxnews.com

The Taiwan agreement is a long term losing proposition practically ensuring the rise of a pro-China Taiwanese separatist movement, and is predicated on the US continuing to have too much reliance on Chinese goods and imports.

 

[Chazman]

Biden says he and Xi have agreed to abide by Taiwan agreement amid tensions

President Biden said on Tuesday that he and Xi Jinping have agreed to abide by the Taiwan agreement as Beijing takes a more aggressive stance against the democratically-run island, according to reports.

www.foxnews.com

The Taiwan agreement is a long term losing proposition practically ensuring the rise of a pro-China Taiwanese separatist movement, and is predicated on the US continuing to have too much reliance on Chinese goods and imports.

This is a very dangerous time. A kinetic war is more than possible, probably in Taiwan. The CCP economy is failing. What a great time for Xi to take his people's minds off there current and upcoming misery by liberating" the people of Taiwan as they did to Hong Kong?

 

[Ivan le Fou]

This is a very dangerous time. A kinetic war is more than possible, probably in Taiwan. The CCP economy is failing. What a great time for Xi to take his people's minds off there current and upcoming misery by liberating" the people of Taiwan as they did to Hong Kong?

Xi pulling a "Malvinas" on Taiwan?

 

[morris]

 

[morris]

US troops secretly training forces in Taiwan for past year: report

U.S. forces have been secretly training Taiwan’s military forces in the country for at least a year amid concerns of Chinese aggression toward the self-ruled island, The Wall Street Journal reporte…

thehill.com

WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Troops Have Been Deployed in Taiwan for at Least a Year

The small presence of Americans training local forces marks mounting concern regarding China’s yearslong military buildup and its recent threatening moves.

www.wsj.com

 

[guest0001]

UPDATED: Attack Submarine USS Connecticut Suffers Underwater Collision in South China Sea - USNI News

This post has been updated with additional details on the injuries to the crew of USS Connecticut and the location of the collision. Almost a dozen sailors have been injured after a U.S. nuclear attack submarine hit an unknown underwater object in the South China Sea, USNI News has learned. The...

news.usni.org

 

[Junglejim]

This is a very dangerous time. A kinetic war is more than possible, probably in Taiwan. The CCP economy is failing. What a great time for Xi to take his people's minds off there current and upcoming misery by liberating" the people of Taiwan as they did to Hong Kong?

Calm yer tits, the Chinese economy aint failing soon and a kinetic war with Taiwan wont be happening. It's the Chinese doing Chinese things, but the increase in incursion is more of sapping the Taiwanese budget and maintenance for their Air Force. It's China saying "we can do this all night long, bru!" Lil bit of history, the Taiwanese Armed Forces is riddled with so much corruption the Philippine and South Korean Armed Forces looks like god damned saints.

Funny bit, when our Coast Guard got an itchy finger and shot and killed a Taiwanese fisherman, the Taiwanese did a show of force by having an exercise in the area. Said actioned cost them a loss of a fighter jet. So I guess we won that one.

Seriously Chaz, breath enjoy the air and life. You have been scared of the sky falling since the last election. Heres a nice thought for you, when the shooting starts, my ass will get it first before you Thats un那就少了我先转换!

 

[Ivan le Fou]

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Chinese nationalists beating the drums of war in the state press. Mostly in reaction to the conformation that US special forces are operating in Taiwan. This isn’t the most unusual thing for them to do, but definitely reflects the general feeling among the pro-China side.

 

[Chazman]

UPDATED: Attack Submarine USS Connecticut Suffers Underwater Collision in South China Sea - USNI News

This post has been updated with additional details on the injuries to the crew of USS Connecticut and the location of the collision. Almost a dozen sailors have been injured after a U.S. nuclear attack submarine hit an unknown underwater object in the South China Sea, USNI News has learned. The...

news.usni.org

No details on what it might have collided with. Underwater mountain? Whale? Crazy Ivan maneuver? Happy at no fatalities.

 

[NoOne]

No details on what it might have collided with. Underwater mountain? Whale? Crazy Ivan maneuver? Happy at no fatalities.

The U.S. seems intent on trashing it's most capable and expensive ships.

 

[guest0001]

The U.S. seems intent on trashing it's most capable and expensive ships.

They have at least four decades of catching up till they are on the Russian's level of expertise when it comes to that.

 

[Chazman]

Xi pulling a "Malvinas" on Taiwan?

Taiwan, the Indian frontier, etc.

 

[Chazman]

The U.S. seems intent on trashing it's most capable and expensive ships.

Far from trashed. It's making it's way, unassisted, underwater, to Guam from an incident that happened almost a week ago.

 

[Chazman]

Calm yer tits,

What?!?!!?? That's a new one! LOL!

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Satellite images show China expanding airbases near Taiwan as tensions rise

It’s not clear if the electronic warfare aircraft was among the planes that flew into the island’s air defence zone in recent show of force.

www.scmp.com

Biden shifts to a more conciliatory approach toward China

Biden's actions appear out of step with reality given that an ambitious China is actively working to supplant the U.S. as the world's preeminent power while waging a cold war against it.

www.japantimes.co.jp

Biden shifts to a more conciliatory approach toward China, but Beijing continues to play hardball with Washington.
Yet another sign that Biden’s Afghan blunder has weakened his hand against Beijing, while opening greater strategic space for America’s main rival.

 

[Mike1976]

Biden shifts to a more conciliatory approach toward China, but Beijing continues to play hardball with Washington.

Because they can do whatever they want.

 

[NoOne]

Far from trashed. It's making it's way, unassisted, underwater, to Guam from an incident that happened almost a week ago.

Seawolfs don't grow on trees and such a collision might end up being costly and time consuming to repair. I hope not, but time will tell. At least it wasn't the Carter.
Now I must contact my old English professor and find out whether it's Seawolfs or Seawolves?

 

[Ivan le Fou]

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After a week of violating Taiwanese airspace and posturing in a threatening manner, China's fearless leader has vowed to reunify Taiwan with the rest of China.

In a speech at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, Xi Jinping has vowed to take control of Taiwan, stating "Taiwan's independence is the greatest obstacle to national reunification and a serious hidden danger to national rejuvenation." This statement comes just one day after a week of Beijing dispatching over 150 military flights into the Taiwanese Air Defense Zone.

While this could just be more sabre rattling from Beijing, it is likely that China sees the United States in its current state and thinks now would be a good time to strike. Xi Jinping has not openly stated that China is willing to use force to seize control of Taiwan and force the reunification effort, but their actions over the past week speak volumes on their intent to start a shooting war, as Taiwan has already stated that they will defend their sovereignty with force.

This doesn't need to be stated, but Chinese military movement into Taiwan could be the match that sparks off a very serious international conflict between a multitude of first world countries who are both morally and contractually obligated to assist Taiwan if China makes a move on the island nation.

I don't think an apology from John Cena will be enough to stop this one from cooking off should China decide to make a move.

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Grim new warning on ‘relentless’ China

China’s cyber attacks are the biggest threat to our democracy and sovereignty and Beijing will not back down without a fight, according to Liberal senator James Paterson.

www.news.com.au