China news roundup / Nachrichten 2021-10-16/17

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China isn't about to invade Taiwan. But the two sides are on a dangerous path

"despite the rhetoric and the military saber-rattling, analysts agree China is unlikely to invade Taiwan anytime soon, with one expert adding the chance of invasion in the next 12 months is "close to zero.""

--- What a relief... for the next 12 months.

"One of the clearest signs of Beijing's reluctance to invade Taiwan came from an unusual source -- Xi himself.
In a speech on October 9, the Chinese President emphasized his desire for "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, and appeared to imply he was prepared to wait for the island to voluntarily comply."

--- Oh, wow. Emperor Xi said so. & if we cannot trust emperor Xi's words, what can we trust?!

"Any Chinese invasion of Taiwan won't come without warning, experts said.
Before any military action against Taiwan's main island, there would likely be an attack on Taiwanese-administered islands in the South China Sea or potentially a blockade of international trade with the island, they said"

--- Dubious. Why would the CCP alert the US to a planned invasion? That would only lead to the US helping Taiwan to reinforce defences & preparing US troops to interfere. A surprise attack on Taiwan itself is much more likely to succeed.

"If it becomes clear there is no chance of unification, and Xi's reputation or hold on power is at stake, the Chinese President could resort to drastic measures"

--- Yep.

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Chinese military condemns US and Canada over warships in Taiwan Strait

"The United States and Canada colluded to provoke and stir up trouble … seriously jeopardising peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait"

--- Such trouble makers! (BTW, note that even Canada still under Trudeau shows stronger cojones than Germany.)

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2 arrested in Athens for protesting Beijing Olympics

"They, and a third person, entered the archeological site as paying customers and then Zoksang and Siu climbed up some scaffolding, from which they attempted to unfurl the banner."

--- The scaffolding is not open to the public, it seems, so that may be the reason for being arrested. Some outrage online about the arrests, but I'm not sure that it happened just because Greece is in China's pockets.

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‘Ecological civilisation’: an empty slogan or will China act on the environment?

"whatever the final definition of ecological civilisation, Xi has made it the core of Beijing’s action on the environment"

--- Oh great, we don't know what it is, but it has a nice name & emperor Xi says it's very important to him & China. Therefore we can be absolutely sure that China will be a champion in environmental protection. Absolutely sure.
cf.: China, coal and COP26: can the world’s biggest emitter give up its dirty habit?

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Dasu Dam: China demands $38 mn compensation from Pakistan for dead workers

"China wanted to be compensated prior to resuming work on the stalled Dasu Hydropower Project."

--- Ah, that iron friendship between China & Pakistan.

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China Faces Challenges From 'Mismanagement' at Certain Firms, Says PBOC Head

"While growth has moderated due to a sporadic rise in coronavirus infections, China's economy is expected to grow 8% this year"

--- No problem at all. We will make sure that GDP growth hits CCP targets, whatever manipulation it takes.


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Has Interpol become the long arm of oppressive regimes?


China Could Widen Property Tax Trial, Official Media Outlet Reports


Chinese astronauts arrive at space station for longest mission


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--- China Uncensored: "China-India Military Talks FAIL! What It Means"

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--- WION: "The tension between China and Taiwan at their highest"

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--- China Observer: $ 19.7 Billion USD Ghost Bridge - Hong Kong -Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Has Failed


--- DW Documentary: China - Surveillance state or way of the future?


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FDP kritisiert China für Nazi-Sprache

"Chinas Propagandablatt „Global Times“ hatte in einem Tweet von der „Endlösung der Taiwan-Frage“ gesprochen und erneut eine Invasion angedeutet."

--- Nazis & Kommis sind sich nunmal sehr nah. & wenn die Kommis dann nationalistisch & völkisch werden, konvergiert auch der Sprachgebrauch. Nicht wirklich überraschend. Aber lustig, wie manche deutsche Medien versuchen, das dann lieber nicht wörtlich im Nazisprech zu übersetzen. Da wird zur Not das englische 'final solution' benutzt.

"Die im September von der Europäischen Union (EU) veröffentlichte Strategie zur Zusammenarbeit im Indopazifik setzte auf einen „regelbasierten Ansatz“. Das ist Diplomatendeutsch für: Deutschland versucht, China durch Beratungen und Zusammenarbeit von einem Angriffskrieg abzuhalten, militärische Mittel kommen aber nicht infrage"

--- Im Falle einer chinesischen Invasion wird man dann unverzüglich höchste Besorgnis äußern & beide (! wichtig, denn man muß ja neutral bleiben) Seiten inständig auffordern, die Feindseligkeiten einzustellen.

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Chinesische Astronauten erreichen Raumstation

"Das bisherige Highlight des nationalen Raumfahrtprogramms bildete 2019 die Landung eines Rovers auf der erdabgewandten Seite des Mondes. Dies war zuvor noch keinem Land gelungen."

--- Hat ja auch kein Land versucht.


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