Comments on: Anti-Japan fever

By: slim

slim — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:42:03 +0000

China is tanking its reputation in Asia and beyond so quickly already that they may reach the point where there is not much left to lose by doing something nasty to Japan over this. Perhaps we can all hope that the Senkakus become to China what the Falklands were to the Argentine junta 25+ years ago.

By: justrecently

justrecently — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:22:58 +0000

Keep in mind, China has more cards to play

If Beijing wants al-Qaeda in Xinjiang, or North Koren nukes aimed at China (in retaliation for some recent business disputes, for example), let them go ahead.

Funny how people seem to think that only people outside China should be concerned about those issues.

Besides, the Senkakus are a legal issue. International courts, not terrorists or Pyongyang, are the place to decide the issue.

By: Diplomat

Diplomat — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:42:23 +0000

Keep encouraging Japan to take over the Senkakus, or Diaoyu. Wait till the conflict goes nuclear, then we shall see who is on the right side of history. Keep in mind, China has more cards to play (North Korea, Al Qaeda, nuclear proliferation, etc. etc) than meets the eye, any attempt to create an all-out war or cold war will exacerbated and endanger American interests. Of course, you can say well, the Chinese are already not playing by the rules, yada yada yada, but do you think the present lull and calm and restraint by North Korea, or even the state of international affairs is a coincidence? North Korea could have had a fully functional missile system to carry NUKES to Japan by now, but it does not. Why not? Because China had exercised restraint on North Korea. You may find that is funny, but wait till a full-blown war over the Senkakus/Diaoyu goes into full-gear. Let’s not even ponder about the Taliban or Iran. The full-scale acceleration of nuclear armament against the USA will come to play when a hot war breaks out. At that point, there is turning back, we are indeed entering the beginning stages of World War 3. Then, think back, and see what happened in 2012 when a few American liberals and neocons, decide that it is okay for Japan to unilaterally decide the fate of a few islands known to the Chinese as Diaoyus and Japanese as the Senkakus. As far as I can see, let Japan return the islands to its status before is annexation. The USA has a moral obligation to see that this is done.

By: Gil (AKA FOARP)

Gil (AKA FOARP) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:25:59 +0000

@KT – I kid. HH is also an occasional guilty pleasure of mine. Both for the ridiculous things it says, and the ridiculous things it does not say.

By: justrecently

justrecently — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:31:44 +0000

Develop more cordial relations with both NK and SK who has dispute with Japan. Nice one. Once China's leaders can settle their business disputes with North Korea, I'm sure they and Pyongyang will be doing fine.

By: Mike Goldthorpe

Mike Goldthorpe — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:49:38 +0000

Comments in the Torygraph are getting funny now
From our Allen Snyder (sic)
“Allen_Snyder
1 hour ago

There is something China can do.

(1) Set up a study group weighing up options, and constantly review them.

(2) Set up a special dedicated task force to deal with the Diaoyu Dao island problems and associated issues.

(3) Thoroughly study and analyse point by point about Japanese true strength.

(4) Identify also many Japanese weaknesses.

(5) Japan is a lofty country but lacks resources for instance.

(6) Always take action to strike where it really hurts.

(7) Develop more cordial relations with both NK and SK who has dispute with Japan.

(8) Liaise more with Taiwan with closer and coordinated joint operation.

(9) Coordinate more with Russia who have dispute over some islands with Japan.

(10) Stretch out more and further towards South East Asia.

(11) Develop stronger navy and build a lot more aircraft carriers as a matter of urgency.

(12) Consider selling the debts in right amount and at the best time.

The list can go on but that give some idea what the option could be. ”

In here http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/9553117/A-stirring-of-bad-blood.html

By: King Tubby

King Tubby — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:40:31 +0000

@FOARP. A bit of a smarty pants response ….said kindly.

Myself: I always enjoy reading a bit of tenuous logic and name checking the Greek chorus.

By: Gil (AKA FOARP)

Gil (AKA FOARP) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:29:02 +0000

@KT – Awaiting instructions? Who cares?

By: King Tubby

King Tubby — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:17:03 +0000

Whats with the total vow of sheepish silence over at HH??

By: Xilin

Xilin — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:01:18 +0000

@Clock

Oh, and don’t forget how the ROC government and many people in Taiwan claim that the islands actually belong to them, and not the CCP government.