The Chinese Island province of Taiwan continues to be targeted by the US and its political proxies through efforts to further consolidate political control over it and transform it into a geopolitical “battering ram” against the rest of China.
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What’s the difference between the Taiwanese Pledging Salute and the Nazi Salute?
What’s the difference between the Taiwanese Pledging Salute and the Nazi Salute?
The pledging salute used by the ROC is based on the salute of the Spanish fascists. The fascists enjoyed adopting the Roman Salute, and thus the action is now more commonly known as the Nazi salute.
Taiwan Continues Toward US-Engineered “Ukraine-ization”
The Chinese Island province of Taiwan continues to be targeted by the US and its political proxies through efforts to further consolidate political control over it and transform it into a geopolitical “battering ram” against the rest of China.
Previously:
Containing China: US Using Taiwan as East Asian “Ukraine”
Report: US Military Advisors Deployed to Taiwan-Controlled Islands on China’s Coast
The US-backed NED candidate Willy Lie from the NED-backed party won
The United States assembles the Squad against China
The US has relaunched its military cooperation alliance under a new name “the Squad”, but with the same goal: to counter and “contain” China
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PH: Bongbong Marcos among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2024
PBBM among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2024
“Bongbong has stood steadfast against Chinese aggression in the disputed South China Sea and bolstered his nation’s alliance with the US in the face of rising tensions in the region and the world,” read a portion of Marcos’ profile in the 2024 Time 100 issue.
“Many problems persist, including extrajudicial killings and journalists routinely attacked. But by trying to repair his family name, Bongbong may reshape his country too,” it added.
President Marcos is listed in the Leaders category, along with Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny; Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk; Taiwan President-elect Willian Lai; Argentina President Javier Milei; Qatar Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Adbulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; World Bank Group President Ajay Banga; Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; and Chinese Premier Li Qiang; among others.
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Time 100: Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Pulse Asia: Marcos approval down 13 points, Sara’s by 7
Marcos’ approval rating went down from 68 in December 2023 to 55 in March 2024.
His trust rating went down from 73 in December 2023 to 57 in March 2024.
Tonto Strikes Again: Preempts Task Force, DFA + and an update (Philippines)
First of Three Parts: Sabotaging Diplomacy at the South China Seas
Four days after the country has barely started recovering from the trauma President Marcos dealt on Philippine-China relations after he made a faux pas recognizing the newly-elected president of Taiwan and infuriating China, Philippine Coast Guard Jay Tarriela again preempted the National Task Force and the Department of Foreign Affairs dishing out fake news to the national media.
Tonto Strikes Again: Preempts Task Force, DFA
I’ve updated my ‘Philippines Game Changer’ document, with a couple of links, regarding the South China Sea and ‘Freedom of Navigation’. I’ve also created a page for all of my working papers, to which I’ll upload future updates. If anyone has any feedback, I’d appreciate it. I can be reached through my contact page, or email at mscat71@dontsp.am, if comments are closed.
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US policies pushing China, Philippines to brink of conflict
There’s an information war going on in the South China Sea (using embedded journalists, civil society activists, and various US think tanks). The Philippines plans on building a military base, on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, to replace the BRP Sierra Madre (which is about to break apart). Marcos is also re-starting oil exploration, in the Reed Bank which is part of the disputed territory.
Philippines to develop islands in South China Sea + More
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines will develop islands in the South China Sea that it considers part of its territory to make them more habitable for troops, Manila’s military chief Romeo Brawner told reporters on Monday.
Philippines to develop islands in South China Sea – military chief
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Philippines continues S.China Sea provocations
The US-backed NED candidate Willy Lie from the NED-backed party won
YouTube Playlist: InfoOp – SCS
Work in progress: Philippines Game Changer Analysis (PDF)
US policies pushing China, Philippines to brink of conflict
There’s an information war going on in the South China Sea (using embedded journalists, civil society activists, and various US think tanks). The Philippines plans on building a military base, on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, to replace the BRP Sierra Madre (which is about to break apart). Marcos is also re-starting oil exploration, in the Reed Bank, which is part of the disputed territory.
The US-backed NED candidate Willy Lie from the NED-backed party won
The US-backed NED candidate Willy Lie from the NED-backed party won. His VP Louise Shout is a privilege-bubble-raised American (and cat lady). They going to turn Taiwan into Ukraine 2.0 像烏克蘭一樣, 美國中情局所支持的兩位特工贏得台灣選舉. 他們將會把台灣變成烏克蘭 2.0
The US-backed NED candidate Willy Lie from the NED-backed party won
Taiwan ruling party’s Lai takes initial lead in presidential vote
Taiwan ruling party’s Lai takes initial lead in presidential vote
Lai, Taiwan’s vice president, reached more than three million votes by early evening after polls closed at 4 p.m. (0800 GMT), according by to a running tally by Taiwanese media, putting him comfortably ahead of his two rivals, though no party has conceded or claimed victory.
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The parliamentary elections are equally important, especially if no party wins a majority, potentially hindering the new president’s ability to pass legislation and spending, especially for defence.
Former Japanese prime minister provocatively visits Taiwan
In another provocative move directed at Beijing, former Japanese prime minister and virulent anti-China hawk Taro Aso recently visited Taiwan for three days. He met with senior government officials, including President Tsai Ing-wen and declared that Japan, the US and Taiwan should ramp up plans for war with mainland China.
Former Japanese prime minister provocatively visits Taiwan
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China strongly condemns Japanese politician’s visit to Taiwan: FM spokesperson
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