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But he forgets to ask so he trips a lot.
I think a more 'hawkish' policy towards China is in the future for this country no matter who is in the White House. The policy towards China was largely the bipartisan after Nixon's trip until the last decade or so, with most assuming as China opened up to the world it would also open up or moderate politics-wise domestically as well. Xi has put the brakes on the domestic side while also accelerating China's more aggressive foreign policy. Cracking down on Hong Kong while being more provocative from the South China Sea to the Himalayas among a myriad of other things has not endeared them to many, including politicians from both sides of the aisle here in the US.
Goodbye, Hong Kong:
www.npr.org
www.breitbart.com
Taiwan’s next...
On Tiananmen Anniversary, Hong Kong Criminalizes Mocking China's National Anthem
Thousands of people gathered in Hong Kong's Victoria Park to commemorate the victims of the 1989 massacre in Beijing by China's military — even though this year's rallies were officially canceled.
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Hong Kong Criminalizes 'Disrespect' for Communist Anthem
Hong Kong passed a law that could lead to three years in prison for anyone found guilty of "disrespecting" the Chinese national anthem.
www.breitbart.com
Taiwan’s next...
Yeah, not so much. Seizure of outlying Taiwanese islands or of another country's? Possibly, but even China would be hard pressed to invade and occupy Taiwan.
I agree, today. But it's on their to-do list.
My theory on Taiwan is China will use DImE to annex Taiwan. As in, nonmilitary means. And will do so gradually.
If Taiwan has 20 elections (I'm guessing) in the next 80 years, a candidate who is pro-Chinese Communist Party (overtly or not), or a candidate just susceptible to PRC coercion, only has to win one in order to set conditions for either a rapid or more gradual takeover. Pro-independent-Taiwan candidates have to go 20 for 20, however, to keep pro-Chinese Communist Party members out of power.
More like a wish list at this point.
I think you underestimate, certainly the PRC has, just how deeply the ideas of democracy and liberty have taken hold in Taiwan and Hong Kong. While a relatively young democracy those ideals have been embraced by the people of Taiwan and have become a point of pride and embedded in the national psyche. Even the Kuomintang, who are against independence, aren't advocating for any sort of union with the PRC nowadays, just better relations. Whatever support the communists have in Taiwan is minuscule at best, and dropping as they see what their compatriots in Hong Kong are enduring right now.
I sincerely hope your prediction comes true. Thanks for the added context.
Looks like our friends in the Pacific are trying another route to reinforce their excessive claims.
I'm no international law expert, but their thought of using UNCLOS to back up their claims seems like an "interesting" approach, especially given that they lost the Philippine case due to a violation of UNCLOS to begin with.
Yes, China lost their excessive claims in the Hague Tribunal, then proceeded to say the tribunal’s decision “is invalid and has no binding force,” the ministry said. “China does not accept or recognize it.” While the tribunal result is legally binding, the tribunal has no way to enforce it.
Me too.
Almost seems to be more for practicality and domestic propaganda more than anything. #Winning
Which is interesting, while they have some success they also really suck at it too. They're their own worst enemy sometimes.
The most recent Kuomintang candidate for President just got recalled as Mayor of Kaohsiung with only 2.6% of voters supporting him. I guess “Safety for Taiwan, money for the people” and a pro-China policy doesn't do so well in the ROC right now.