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More “Pacific Mussolini”, China finally makes the first move by appealing to the UN. No one can say there isn’t a Pacific problem anymore and most of the world will blame China.

Chinese media: China will challenge the US in South China Sea

Sunflower Facebook Page: A roundup of recent events

…More on the increasing power grabs and corruption in Taiwan.

Photos: Taiwan Police Day

…English comments on a Nazi-like Police show in Taiwan

Nazi-Taiwan comparison photo

…More in Taiwan are comparing the Taiwan police to Nazi police.

Apple Daily article (original Chinese, N Korea and violence contrast photos)

On eve of visit, China warns UK not to lecture it on human rights

Does China Care About its International Image?

…More anti-China punditry

No [Taiwan] military role in protests: bureau

…Rumors, fears, and clarifications: Taiwan is discussing the military’s role with the police. More evidence of a rising Mussolini in the Pacific.  · · · →

China and the West want China and the West to know that they are in a prelude to war. Here are a few reasons why from recently…

Chinese pressure forces minister to change plans

…China now controlling flight connections for Taiwan officials.

Beijing rejects tribunal request for plea response

Legal authorities are ‘abusing powers’

…More reports akin to a rising Mussolini in the Pacific

Rising red tide: China’s navy, air force rapidly expanding its size and reach

[Taiwan] Radar might be compromised: report

…1. A sign that China is extremely aggressive and 2. an excuse for US to boost their own presence in the Pacific

Deceptive: Over 80% of People in Taiwan Identify Themselves as Members of Chinese Nation

…Misleading propaganda from the official KMT/”Nationalist” party controlling Taiwan. The 80% “Chinese nation” is an ethereal identity, people who identify themselves with the only option to have Chinese heritage AND NOT part of China.  · · · →

China and the West want China and the West to know that they are in a prelude to war. Here are a few reasons why from recently…

An international case seems to be developing, not only against China, but also casting doubt on the current ruling regime in Taiwan:

Amnesty says [Taiwan] nation must still improve human rights – Taipei Times

…recent police use of water cannons against peaceful protestors, Amnesty International condemns, similarities of Taiwan’s Ma to a Mussolini in the Pacific

Amnesty International Condemns ‘Cruel Outrage’ of Taiwan’s Death Row – UCA

…a trend in Human Rights cases against Taiwan, a US ally, immediately after refusing to disclose the contents of their secret talks with China

 New Taipei City to Introduce Guardian Angels in Subway – KMT

…Taiwan’s ruling political party announces they are now “protecting” Taipei subways with “Guardian Angel” police… thus increasing police presence… the same police that Amnesty International has condemned in recent days.  · · · →

China and the West want China and the West to know that they are in a prelude to war. Here are a few reasons why from recently…

Taiwan, Vietnam in discussions over protecting investors

…Taiwan-Vietnam relations continue to change and develop, either toward friendship or separation. Either direction will increase the likelihood of conflict because both countries would be either closer or farther apart.

Japan to establish island military posts, report says

Indonesia Beefs Up Air Force in South China Sea

China, Japan exchange barbs over action by warplanes in East China Sea

A Very Remarkable Democracy

Related articles

• My Newsweek Japan Story on the Sino-Vietnamese Clash in the South China: End of the Peaceful Rise? (asiansecurityblog.wordpress.com)
• Why is China so quiet about island? (theage.com.au)
• National › China, Japan exchange barbs over action by warplanes in East China Sea (japantoday.com)
• Japan, NZ, and Australia leading the way in cloud: ACCA (zdnet.com)

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China and the West want China and the West to know that they are in a prelude to war. Here are a few reasons why from recently…

Amid tensions in S. China Sea, US hosts China army chief

Schriver urges US to stay out of 2016 Taiwan polls

…Sideways way of saying the US will allow the DPP to defeat the KMT in the next election.

FPG calculating losses from ‘anarchy’ at Vietnam unit

…Anti-China protests in Vietnam leads to unintended attacks on Taiwanese factories—Vietnamese can’t distinguish between Taiwanese and Chinese companies.

Ma embroiled in US tax scandal

…after decades, US calls in taxes against Ma, President of US ally Taiwan, “coincidentally” just after Ma rams trade agreement with China after secret talks with China

Hundreds of Chinese families seek wartime compensation from Japan

…of all times.

Philippines says China appears to be building airstrip on disputed reef

Pentagon Press Conference Turns Into Heated Debate Between Top Generals From US And China
China defiant as US warns over sea row

Vietnamese mobs burn foreign firms in riots against China

…Taiwan’s friend and trading partner, Vietnam, has protesters who are so angry at China that some mistake Taiwanese factories for Chinese factories and the protestors destroy the Taiwanese factories.  · · · →

China and the West want China and the West to know that they are in a prelude to war. Here are a few reasons why from recently…

Philippines, US begin war games after Obama pledge

The Mystery Shrouding China’s Communist Party Suicides

Two articles on which military is stronger…

Why Japan’s Smaller Military Could Hold Its Own Against China

Five Chinese Weapons of War America Should Fear

More war drums. This is old news, but it’s a topic on the web, which indicates a trend in reader interest

China tensions top ASEAN summit talks in Myanmar

Sunflower movement a ‘coup d’etat’: ex-premier

…disrespecting peaceful, pro-freedom demonstrators is common among the micro-dictatorships that orbit larger, regional wars. It also indicates the political parties, in this case, the KMT, that could be examined in conflict aftermath, if in fact the situation does lead to a regional conflict

US senators: China sea actions ‘deeply troubling’

China’s MaritimeDisputes

…CFR is talking about this, relating the situation to oil, and making a lot of noise about the US becoming involved

Asean leaders meet under China cloud

Photo of Chinese using water cannons against other ships

Related articles

• China tensions top ASEAN summit talks in Myanmar (sfgate.com)

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