Wang Qishan,the second most powerful man of China,says "Xi

China Preparing For War? Chinese President Xi Jinping Wants World's Largest Military To Modernize

http://www.ibtimes.com/china-preparing-war-chinese-president-xi-jinping-wants-worlds-largest-military-2454715

I expect to see much more sabre rattling over the Spratly Islands soon.

>>90093
> China denies shooting down Myanmar fighter jet

The reports quoted some analysts claiming that the PLA artillery fired warning shots at Myanmar jets that entered China's airspace and that the fleeing jet accidentally hit the shells, which led to its crash, state run Global Times reported.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/china-denies-shooting-down-myanmar-fighter-jet/articleshow/55847660.cms

>China should build more nuclear arms to prepare for Trump: Chinese newspaper Global Times

In the editorial, the Global Times said: "We need to get better prepared militarily regarding the Taiwan question to ensure that those who advocate Taiwan's independence will be punished, and take precautions in case of US provocations in the South China Sea

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/china-should-build-more-nuclear-arms-to-prepare-for-trump-chinese-newspaper-global-times/articleshow/55870063.cms

>British fighters to overfly South China Sea; carriers in Pacific after 2020: envoy

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-southchinasea-fighters-idUSKBN13R00D

>China Military official criticizes JASDF F-15J launch decoy flares at Chinese military aircraft

Did Chinese Jet Fighters "Locked on" F-15J?
China Military official criticized what F-15J launched decoy flares

Flare (countermeasure)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flare_(countermeasure)

>China criticizes Japan for interfering with air mission
https://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/china-criticizes-japan-for-interfering-with-air-mission

Related News?
>China denies shooting down Myanmar fighter jet
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/china-denies-shooting-down-myanmar-fighter-jet/articleshow/55847660.cms

>Marine Corps F/A-18 jet crashes near Japan, search and rescue under way
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/12/07/f-18-crashes-near-japan-search-and-rescue-underway.html

>US Military Plane Crash In Japan: AV8B Harrier II Falls Into Sea Off Okinawa
http://www.ibtimes.com/us-military-plane-crash-japan-av8b-harrier-ii-falls-sea-okinawa-2420347

>China 'Locked On' A Japanese Vessel
http://www.businessinsider.com/china-locked-on-japanese-vessel-diaoyu-senkaku-disputed-islands-2013-2

>Chinese fire-control radar locks onto Japanese warship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86H7BB2mEt0

>A force of 40 Chinese bombers and fighters has overflown Japanese waterways
http://www.news.com.au/world/a-force-of-40-chinese-bombers-and-fighters-has-overflown-japanese-waterways/news-story/f6910fde1e87282c6226ce57c176bf2a

>Japan-China tensions after warplanes come close to dogfight
https://www.ft.com/content/bc87a5e0-4274-11e6-9b66-0712b3873ae1

>China flies nuclear-capable bomber in South China Sea after Trump Taiwan call, US officials say
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/12/09/china-flies-nuclear-capable-bomber-in-south-china-sea-after-trump-taiwan-call-us-officials-say.html

>South China Sea Conflict: Vietnam Dredging Work Prompts US Warnings, Fears Over China's Response
http://www.ibtimes.com/south-china-sea-conflict-vietnam-dredging-work-prompts-us-warnings-fears-over-chinas-2457881

>South China Sea: Vietnam prepares for dangerous days ahead as the country's fisheries clash with Chinese authorities
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-09/south-china-sea-vietnam-prepares-for-dangerous-days-ahead/8101192

>China air force conducts long-range drills near disputed South China Sea, Taiwan says
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/china-air-force-conducts-long-range-drills-near-disputed-waterways-says-taiwan-1595831

>Japanese, Chinese military aircraft engage in latest tit-for-tat moves in airspace above Western Pacific
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/12/11/national/japanese-chinese-military-aircraft-engage-latest-tit-tat-move-airspace-western-pacific/

>The British Are Coming… To the South China Sea
http://thediplomat.com/2016/12/the-british-are-coming-to-the-south-china-sea/

>U.K. fighters in Japan to overfly South China Sea, carriers after 2020 to ply Pacific: envoy
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/12/02/national/u-k-fighters-japan-overfly-south-china-sea-carriers-2020-ply-pacific-envoy/

Britain will send fighter jets & aircraft carriers to South China Sea
https://www.rt.com/uk/369005-military-south-china-sea/

>China Warns UK against Meddling in South China Sea with Planned Air and Naval Patrols
http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/107380/20161204/china-warns-united-kingdom-against-conducting-air-naval-patrols-south.htm

>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 2, 2016
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/t1420977.shtml

Q: President Xi Jinping is said to meet with former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger today. Can you tell us more about that?

A: At the invitation of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, former US Secretary of State Kissinger is in China for a visit. We will release information about his meetings with the Chinese leadership in due course. Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Political Bureau, and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection Wang Qishan met with him yesterday. Information about the meeting has been released.

Q: The British Ambassador to the US said that British fighter planes are visiting Japan and will fly over the South China Sea. It is also said that the UK is planning to sail its aircraft-carriers through the Pacific when they are operational in 2020. What is your response to that?

A: It is agreed that all countries are entitled to sail and fly freely through the South China Sea under the international law. Thanks to the concerted efforts of China and other coastal states in the South China Sea, freedom of navigation and overflight has never encountered any problem in the South China Sea. The situation in the South China Sea is also getting better. It is hoped that all relevant parties will respect efforts made by countries in the region to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.

>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 1, 2016
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/2511_665403/t1420605.shtml

Q: According to a document, at least one of the Chinese border posts on the border between China and Mongolia has begun asking truckers who want to bring goods to China to pay money. Is this connected to China's displeasure with Mongolia of hosting the Dalai Lama last week?

A: I am not aware of what you said. As for the Dalai Lama's visit to Mongolia, the Chinese side has made its point on many occasions.

>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on December 8, 2016
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/2511_665403/t1422585.shtml

Q: It is reported that President Xi Jinping will attend the Davos Forum in Switzerland. Please confirm and give us more details.

A: We will release relevant information on the major diplomatic agenda of Chinese leaders once they are set.

Q: The Mongolian Ambassador to India has asked for clear support from India against a transport-obstructions imposed by China after the recent visit of the Dalai Lama to Mongolia. What is your comment?

A: I haven’t heard of this.

>>90093
China:Xi Jinping asks for 'absolute loyalty' from China Universities

>China Universities must Become Communist Party Hubs, President Xi Jinping says:
http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/107763/20161209/china-president-xi-jinping-academics-china-communist-party.htm

>>90093

>China to ban news websites from using stories gleaned from social media
Beijing’s internet regulator says online media cannot report any news taken from social media sites without approval
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/04/china-to-ban-news-websites-from-using-stories-gleaned-from-social-media

>Independent: China set to ban all foreign media from publishing online
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-set-to-ban-all-foreign-media-from-publishing-online-a6883366.html

>NYT: New Chinese Rules on Foreign Firms’ Online Content
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/20/business/media/new-chinese-rules-on-foreign-firms-online-content.html

>Variety: China Unveils Tough Controls on Foreign Media Activities
http://variety.com/2016/biz/asia/china-controls-foreign-media-activities-1201711580/

>Xi Jinping asks for 'absolute loyalty' from Chinese state media
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/19/xi-jinping-tours-chinas-top-state-media-outlets-to-boost-loyalty

>>91145
>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on December 9, 2016
Q: Recent reports say that Mongolia is seeking help from India to stop China from raising tariffs on Mongolian trucks transiting the Chinese territory. What is your comment?

A: I'd refer you to competent authorities for specifics.

>>90093
>China To Engage In 'Six Inevitable Wars' Involving U.S., Japan, India And More, According To Pro-Government Chinese Newspaper

China's announcement last weekend of an Air Defense Identification Zone, which includes disputed areas of the East China Sea, has ratcheted up tensions between China and her neighbors, leading some to believe war is imminent.

The new air defense area includes the airspace above the hotly disputed cluster of tiny islands known as the Diaoyu to China and the Senkaku to the Japanese. International reaction to the ADIZ, particularly from Japan and its ally the U.S., has been uniformly defiant. In addition to official statements from Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Reuters reported Tuesday that two U.S. military aircraft have flown around the disputed islands in direct defiance of China’s ADIZ.

“We have conducted operations in the area of the Senkakus,” spokesman Col. Steve Warren said, using the Japanese name for the islands. In addition to declaring the zone’s wide boundaries, Chinese military forces announced that all air travel in the designated ADIZ must be reported to avoid “emergency defensive measures in response.” The U.S. did the flyover without addressing the demands made by China. “We have continued to follow our normal procedures, which include not filing flight plans, not radioing ahead and not registering our frequencies,” Warren continued.

http://www.ibtimes.com/china-engage-six-inevitable-wars-involving-us-japan-india-more-according-pro-government-chinese

>>91927
The new ADIZ has brought added tension to one of China’s several current territorial disputes. As pointed out in Shanghai-based news-blog, The Shanghaiist.com, earlier this summer, a particularly strident pro-government local newspaper, Weweipo, published a war-mongering article describing the “Six Wars China Is Sure to Fight In the Next 50 Years.” The article essentially predicts that most of China’s current border disputes will eventually lead to war.

Over the next 50 years, the article expects China to be engaged in war over the following issues:

>>91928
>1. Taiwanese unification (2020-2025)

While China and Taiwan currently have fairly peaceful relations, the mainland continues to strive for “unification.”

>2. South China Sea islands (2025-2030)

According to a translation of the original article, as published by StratRisk.com, following the inevitable "return" of Taiwan, “South East Asian countries” will “already be shivering.” This momentum will be the driving force behind negotiations to “reconquer” South China Sea islands like the Spratlys, which neighboring governments like Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam all lay claim to.

>3. “Southern Tibet" (2035-2040)

Though China and India share a long border along China’s southwest region, a Himalayan area claimed as "southern Tibet" is the main point of contention between the two huge nations. The article suggests that “the best strategy for China is to incite the disintegration of India” by dividing the nation into several smaller countries so “India will have no power to cope with China."

>>91929
>4. East China Sea islands (2040-2045)

Unsurprisingly, the newspaper reaffirms that the East China Sea island groups of Diaoyu and Ryukyu, known in Japan as Senkaku and Okinawa, belong to China. While the article says the conflict won’t take place until 2040, other scholars have estimated that a war between China and Japan, and likely the U.S., could happen sooner.

>5. “Outer” Mongolia (2045-2050)
“If Outer Mongolia can return to China peacefully, it is the best result, of course; but if China meets foreign intervention or resistance, China should be prepared to take military action,” the article reads.

>6. “Recover the territory seized by Russia” (2055-2060)

The article recognizes the current good relations between China and Russia but insists that “China never forgets the lands lost to Russia” in past centuries, adding that “when the chance comes, China will take back the lands.”

The article is predictably confident that all wars would be won by the Chinese side, and Russia is no different: “After the victories of previous five wars, it is time to make Russians pay the price.”

>7. ?????

>>90093
>The Six Wars to be fought by China in the coming 50 years
https://midnightexpress2046.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/the-six-wars-to-be-fought-by-china-in-the-coming-50-years/

(This article is the English translation from an article in Wenweipo, a pro-Communist media, published on 8th July 2013, under the title of 中國未來50年裡必打的六場戰爭, which. From translator’s point of view, despite of its naivety, this article is quite a good portrait of modern Chinese Imperialism):

China is not yet a unified great power. This is a humiliation to the Chinese people, a shame to the children of the Yellow Emperor. For the sake of national unification and dignity, China has to fight six wars in the coming fifty years. Some are regional wars; the others may be total wars. No matter what is the nature, each one of them is inevitable for Chinese unification.

>>91932
>The 1st War: Unification of Taiwan (Year 2020 to 2025)

Though we are enjoying peace on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, we should not daydream a resolution of peaceful unification from Taiwan administration (no matter it is Chinese Nationalist Party or Democratic Progressive Party). Peaceful unification does not fit their interests while running for elections. Their stance is therefore to keep to status quo (which is favourable to the both parties, each of them can get more bargaining chips) For Taiwan, “independence” is just a mouth talk than a formal declaration, while “unification” is just an issue for negotiation than for real action. The current situation of Taiwan is the source of anxiety to China, since everyone can take the chance to bargain more from China.

China must work out a strategy to unify Taiwan within the next ten years, that is, by 2020. By then, China will have to send an ultimatum to Taiwan, demanding the Taiwanese to choose the resolution of peaceful unification (the most preferred epilogue for the Chinese) or war (an option forced to be so) by 2025. For the purpose of unification, China has to make preparation three to five years earlier. So when the time comes, the Chinese government must act on either option, to give a final answer to the problem.

>>91934
From the analysis of the current situation, Taiwan is expected to be defiant towards unification, so military action will be the only solution. This war of unification will be the first war under the sense of modern warfare since the establishment of the “New China”. This war will be a test to the development of the People’s Liberation Army in modern warfare. China may win this war easily, or it may turn out to be a difficult one. All depend on the level of intervention of the U.S. and Japan. If the U.S. and Japan play active roles in aiding Taiwan, or even make offensives into Chinese mainland, the war must become a difficult and prolonged total war. On the other hand, if the U.S. and Japan just watch and see, the Chinese army can easily defeat the Taiwanese. In this case, Taiwan can be under control within three months. Even if the U.S. and Japan step in in this stage, the war can be finished within six months.

>>91935
>>91935
>The 2nd War: “Reconquest” of Spratly Islands (Year 2025 to 2030)

After unification of Taiwan, China will take a rest for two years. During the period of recovery, China will send the ultimatum to countries surrounding the Islands with the deadline of 2028. The countries having disputes on the sovereignty of Islands can negotiate with China on preserving their shares of investments in these Islands by giving up their territorial claims. If not, once China declares war on them, their investments and economic benefits will be taken over by China.

At this moment, the South East Asian countries are already shivering with Chinese military unification of Taiwan. On one hand, they will be sitting by the negotiation table, yet they are reluctant to give up their interests in the Islands. Therefore, they will be taking the wait-and-see attitude and keep delaying to make final decision. They will not decide whether to make peace or go into war until China takes any firm actions. The map below shows the situation of territorial claims over the Spratly Islands. (Map omitted)

Besides, the U.S. will not just sit and watch China “reconquesting” the Islands. In the 1st war mentioned above, the U.S. may be too late to join the war, or simply unable to stop China from reunifying Taiwan. This should be enough to teach the U.S. a lesson not to confront too openly with China. Still, the U.S. will aid those South East Asian countries, such as Vietnam and the Philippines, under the table. Among the countries surrounding the South China Sea, only Vietnam and the Philippines dare to challenge China’s domination. Still, they will think twice before going into war with China, unless they fail on the negotiation table, and are sure they can gain military support from the U.S.

>>91936
The best option for China is to attack Vietnam, since Vietnam is the most powerful country in the region. Beating Vietnam can intimidate the rest. While the war with Vietnam goes on, other countries will not move. If Vietnam loses, others will hand their islands back to China. If the opposite, they will declare war on China.

Of course, China will beat Vietnam and take over all the islands. When Vietnam loses the war and its islands, others countries, intimidated by Chinese military power, yet still with greediness to keep their interests, will negotiate with China, returning the islands and declaring allegiance to China. So China can build the ports and place troops on these islands, extending its influence into the Pacific Ocean.

Up till now, China has made a thorough breakthrough of the First Island Chain and infiltrated the Second one, Chinese aircraft carrier can have free access into the Pacific Ocean, safeguarding its own interests.

>>91937
>The 3rd War: “Reconquest” of Southern Tibet (Year 2035 to 2040)

China and India share a long border, but the only sparking point of conflicts between the two countries is only the part of Southern Tibet. China has long been the imaginary enemy of India. The military objective of India is to surpass China. India aims to achieve this by self-development and importing advanced military technologies and weapons from the U.S, Russia and Europe, chasing closely to China in its economic and military development.

In India, the official and media attitude is more friendly towards the U.S, Russia and Europe, and is repellent or even hostile against China. This leads to unresolvable conflicts with China. On the other hand, India values itself highly with the aids from the U.S, Russia and Europe, thinking it can beat China in wars. This is also the reason of long lasting land disputes.

Twenty years later, although India will lag behind more compared to China in military power, yet it is still one of the few world powers. If China uses military force to conquer Southern Tibet, it has to bear some losses. In my opinion, the best strategy for China is to incite the disintegration of India. By dividing into several countries, India will have no power to cope with China.

Of course, such plan may fail. But China should at least try its best to incite Assam province and once conquered Sikkim to gain independence, in order to weaken the power of India. This is the best strategy.

and a ching chong nip nong to you too, motherfucker

>>91938
The second best plan is to export advanced weapons to Pakistan, helping Pakistan to conquer Southern Kashmir region in 2035 and to achieve its unification. While India and Pakistan are busy fighting against each other, China should take a Blitz to conquer Southern Tibet, at the time occupied by India.

India will not be able to fight a two front war, and is deemed to lose both. China can retake Southern Tibet easily, while Pakistan can control the whole Kashmir. If this plan cannot be adopted, the worst case is direct military action to take back Southern Tibet.

After the first two wars, China has rested for around ten years, and has become a world power both in terms of military and economy. There will only be the U.S. and Europe (on the condition that it becomes a united country. If not, this will be replaced by Russia. But from my point of view, European integration is quite probable) able to cope with China in the top three list in world power.

After taking back Taiwan and Spratly Islands, China has great leap forward in its military power in army, navy, air force and space warfare. China will be on the leading role in its military power, may be only second to the U.S. Therefore, India will lose this war.

>>91940
>The 4th War: “Reconquest” of Diaoyu Island and Ryukyu Islands (Year 2040 to 2045)

In the mid-21st century, China emerges as the real world power, accompanied with the decline of Japan and Russia, stagnant U.S. and India and the rise of Central Europe. That will be the best time for China to take back Diaoyu Island and Ryukyu Islands. The map below is the contrast between ancient and recent Diaoyu Island and Ryukyu Islands (map omitted).

Many people may know that Diaoyu Island is the land of China since the ancient times, but have no idea that the Japanese annexed Ryukyu Island (currently named as Okinawa, with U.S. military base). The society and the government of China is misled by the Japanese while they are discussing on the issues of the East China Sea, such as the “middle-line” set by the Japanese or “Okinawa issue” (Ryukyu Islands in Chinese), by coming to think that Ryukyu Islands are the ancient lands of Japan.

>>91941
What a shame for such ignorance! From the historical records of Chinese, Ryukyu and other countries (including Japan), Ryukyu has long been the vassal states of China since ancient times, which means the islands are the lands of China. In this case, is the “middle line” set by Japan in the East China Sea justified? Does Japan have anything to do with the East China Sea? (Those who have no idea in these details may refer to “Ryukyu: An indispensable part of China since the ancient times” written by me)

The Japanese has robbed our wealth and resources in the East China Sea and unlawfully occupied Diaoyu Island and Ryukyu Islands for many years, the time will come that they have to pay back. At that time, we can expect that the U.S. will be willing to intervene but has weakened; Europe will keep silent; Russia will sit and watch the fight. The war can end within half of a year with overwhelming victory of China. Japan will have no choice but to return Diaoyu Island and Ryukyu Islands to China. East China Sea becomes the inner lake of China. Who dare to put a finger on it?

>>91942
>The 5th War: Unification of Outer Mongolia (Year 2045 to 2050)

Though there are advocates for reunification of Outer Mongolia at the moment, is this idea realistic? Those unrealistic guys in China are just fooling themselves and making a mistake in strategic thinking. This is just no good to the great work of unification of Outer Mongolia.

After taking Taiwan, we should base our territorial claims on the constitution and domain of the Republic of China (some people may raise a question here: why should we base our claims on the constitution and domain of the Republic of China? In such case, isn’t the People’s Republic of China being annexed by the Republic of China? This is a total bullshit. I will say: the People’s Republic of China is China; the Republic of China is China too. As a Chinese, I only believe that unification means power. The way which can protect the Chinese best from foreign aggression is the best way to the Chinese people.

We also need to know that the People’s Republic of China recognizes the independence of Outer Mongolia. Using the constitution and domain of the People’s Republic of China to unify Outer Mongolia is naked aggression. We can only have legitimate cause to military action using the constitution and domain of the Republic of China. What’s more, it is the case after Taiwan being taken over by China. So isn’t it meaningless to argue which entity being unified?). China should raise the issue of unification with Outer Mongolia, and to take propaganda campaigns inside Outer Mongolia. China should also pick the groups advocating the unification, aiding them to take over key posts in their government, and to proclaim Outer Mongolia as the core interests of China upon the settlement of Southern Tibet issue by 2040.

>>91943
If Outer Mongolia can return to China peacefully, it is the best result of course; but if China meets foreign intervention or resistance, China should be prepared to take military action. Taiwan model can be useful in this case: giving an ultimatum with deadline in the Year 2045. Let Outer Mongolia to consider the case for few years. If they refuse the offer, then military action takes off.

In this moment, the previous four wars have been settles. China has the political, military and diplomatic power to unify Outer Mongolia. The weakened U.S. and Russia dare not to get involved except diplomatic protests; Europe will take a vague role; while India, Africa and Central Asian countries will remain silent. China can dominate Outer Mongolia within three years’ time. After the unification, China will place heavy troops on frontier to monitor Russia. China will take ten years to build up elemental and military infrastructure to prepare for the claim of territorial loss from Russia.

>>91944
>The 6th War: Taking back of lands lost to Russia (Year 2055 to 2060)

The current Sino-Russian relationship seems to be a good one, which is actually a result of no better choice facing the U.S. In reality, the two countries are meticulously monitoring the each other. Russia fears the rise of China threaten its power; while China never forgets the lands lost to Russia. When the chance comes, China will take back the lands lost.

After the victories of the previous five wars by 2050, China will make territorial claims based on the domain of Qing Dynasty (similar way by making use of the domain of the Republic of China to unify Outer Mongolia) and to make propaganda campaigns favoring such claims. Efforts should also be made to disintegrate Russia again.

In the days of “Old China”, Russia has occupied around one hundred and sixty million square kilometre of lands, equivalent to one-sixth of the landmass of current domain of China. Russia is therefore the bitter enemy of China. After the victories of previous five wars, it is the time to make Russians pay their price.

There must be a war with Russia. Though at that time, China has become an advanced power in navy, army, air and space forces, it is nevertheless the first war against a nuclear power. Therefore, China should be well prepared in nuclear weapons, such as the nuclear power to strike Russia from the front stage to the end. When the Chinese army deprives the Russians’ ability to counter strike, they will come to realize that they can no longer match China in the battlefield. They can do nothing but to hand over their occupied lands and to pay a heavy price to their invasions in the past time.

>>91927
>>91932
v.s. Philippines,Vietnam,Indonesia etc
v.s. Taiwan
v.s. ASEAN
v.s. India
v.s. Mongolia
v.s. Japan
v.s. Russia
v.s. U.S.

>>91118

holy fuck I think the last time they were this delusional was the Korean War

>Cambodia warm to Duterte's stance on US, China
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/12/13/1653157/cambodia-warm-dutertes-stance-us-china

>>90093
>South China Sea: Beijing 'not frightened to fight a war after US move
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/28/china-not-frightened-fight-war-south-china-sea-uss-lassen

South China Sea dispute: Beijing is 'not afraid of war' with the US
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/south-china-sea-dispute-beijing-is-not-afraid-of-war-with-the-us-but-just-what-would-they-be-a6711546.html

China 'not afraid to fight war with US' after South China Sea move
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/11959421/China-not-afraid-to-fight-war-with-US-after-South-China-Sea-move.html

>China is reportedly not afraid to fight a war with the US after South China Sea move
http://www.businessinsider.com/china-is-reportedly-not-afraid-to-fight-a-war-with-the-us-after-south-china-sea-move-2015-10

>>90093
>China Warns US Over South China Sea Dispute, As Media Say Beijing Is 'Not Afraid' Of War With US

http://www.ibtimes.com/china-warns-us-over-south-china-sea-dispute-media-say-beijing-not-afraid-war-us-2159719

>>90128
/news/ was right again
>>92401

>China Seizes Unmanned, Underwater US Navy Vehicle Off South China Sea

>The US has issued a formal request to China to deliver an unmanned underwater drone that was seized in international waters, US officials say.

The Chinese navy seized the US underwater research vessel in the South China Sea on Thursday, the US alleges.

The incident took place just as the USNS Bowditch, an oceanographic survey ship, was about to retrieve it.

The device, dubbed an "ocean glider", was used to test water salinity and temperature, officials say.

The data was part of an unclassified programme to map underwater channels, Pentagon spokesman Capt Jeff Davis told reporters.
"It was taken" by China, Capt Davis said during a press briefing on Friday.

"The UUV [unmanned underwater vehicle] was lawfully conducting a military survey in the waters of the South China Sea," he added.

"It's a sovereign immune vessel, clearly marked in English not to be removed from the water - that it was US property."

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-38347221

>China stole US underwater drone in South China Sea as Americans watched
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/12/16/china-steals-us-underwater-drone-in-south-china-sea.html

>"This is an act of war against the United States,"

"This is an act of war against the United States," Gordon Chang, analyst and author of "The Coming Collapse of China," told Fox News' "Happening Now." He said the move was an act of war because U.S. military property was stolen.

The Chinese have been regularly shadowing U.S. Navy vessels in the South China Sea for months, Fox News was told. The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank, reported Wednesday that China apparently set up anti-aircraft guns and close-in weapons systems designed to guard against missile attacks on all seven of its man-made islands in the strategically vital area.

"We call upon China to return our [unmanned underwater vehicle] immediately, and to comply with all of its obligations under international law," Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook responded.

Fox News was told the underwater drone was used to map the sea floor and gather other oceanographic data, and contained no classified material. The USNS Bowditch contained only small arms which were likely stored away on board, a defense official said.

>>90093
>the second most powerful man of China
that's Li Keqiang, though

So uh... this is a Warring China General thread?

Did Clinton REALLY sell/give nuclear/missle secrets to China/North Korea?
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=233639

Clinton Approves Technology Transfer to China
http://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/11/world/clinton-approves-technology-transfer-to-china.html

Pentagon Confirms New North Korean ICBM
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/pentagon-confirms-new-north-korean-icbm/

You can thank Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton for North Korea’s nukes
http://nypost.com/2016/01/06/you-can-thank-jimmy-carter-and-bill-clinton-for-north-koreas-nukes/

Hillary's North Korea problem
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/hillarys-north-korea-fail-217424

Chronology of U.S.-North Korean Nuclear and Missile Diplomacy
https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/dprkchron

>South China Sea:India, Indonesia agree to prioritize defence, security cooperation

>India-Indonesia must work together in maritime security:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-indonesia-must-work-together-in-maritime-security-president-pranab-mukherjee/articleshow/55966513.cms

>China Seizes Unmanned, Underwater US Navy Vehicle Off South China Sea
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-38347221

>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 15, 2016
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/2511_665403/t1424544.shtml

>Q: New satellite images released by a US think tank show that China is installing weapon systems on seven islands in the South China Sea. Can you confirm whether China is building these weapon systems there and what purpose do they serve?

A: I have seen relevant reports. I am not aware of the specific situation mentioned by this think tank.

I need to reiterate that these islands in the South China Sea are China's inherent territory. It's completely normal for us to build facilities and deploy necessary defense equipment there, a right of a sovereign state recognized by international law.

>Q: If China maintains that it is not militarizing the islands, then why does China install anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems on them?

A: As I said, I am not aware of the specific situation referred to in the think tank report, nor do I know whether there are such systems on the ground as is suggested. But it is something within our sovereignty. China's deployment of necessary defense facilities on its own territory has nothing to do with the so-called militarization.

>>92428
>Q: How do you respond to the comments made by the head of the US Pacific Command who said that the US is willing to confront China if it must over the South China Sea?

A: I have already given an answer to this question yesterday. Thanks to the concerted efforts of China and ASEAN countries, the situation in the South China Sea is easing up and moving towards a positive direction. We hope that relevant parties, especially non-regional countries, can respect this and the efforts made by China and ASEAN countries, and preserve and consolidate the sound momentum. We also hope that the US can honor its pledge of not taking sides on the sovereignty disputes over the South China Sea.

>Q: There has been a lot of tension in the last few months between China and Germany over trade issues. The Germans have expressed concerns over China's protectionism against German companies. China has expressed concerns about unfair treatment of Chinese companies who want to make acquisitions in Germany. How concerned is China about the intervention from the German government over some acquisition cases?

A: We have been taking such questions repeatedly. Trade between China and Germany, including investment cooperation, is conducted in accordance with the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results and has brought tangible benefits and interests to the two sides. We keep encouraging Chinese enterprises to follow market principles and abide by German laws and regulations when investing and doing business in Germany. We also hope that Germany can offer a sound and level-playing field for Chinese companies.

>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 14, 2016
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/2511_665403/t1424188.shtml

>Q: The Commander of the US Pacific fleet said in Australia today that the US is ready to confront China on the South China Sea if China continues to take actions detrimental to regional stability. What is your comment?

A: China's position on the South China Sea issue is very clear and is subject to no change. At present, thanks to the concerted efforts of China and relevant countries in the South China Sea, the situation in the South China Sea has been stabilized and is improving.

We hope that the US can stick to its pledge of not taking sides on sovereign disputes over the South China Sea, respect regional countries' efforts to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and contribute more to that end.

>Q: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of the US said that Taiwan should increase its defense spending to deal with the growing military threat from China. What is your comment?

A: China opposes any official contacts and military connections between the US and Taiwan. We urge the US side to stick to the one China policy and the principles of the three joint communiqués, and approach the Taiwan question with prudence so as to avoid unnecessary disruptions to the overall interests of the China-US relationship.

>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 13, 2016
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/2511_665403/t1423851.shtml

>Q: First, US President-elect Trump has tapped ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as the Secretary of State. What is your comment? Second, the US Defense Department said that China flew its H-6 bomber along the "Nine-Dash line" after Trump spoke with Tsai Ing-wen by phone. It is interpreted by some people in the US as a warning in response to Trump's remarks on China. What is your comment?

A: On your first question, we have noted the relevant reports. It is in the fundamental interests of the Chinese and American people if the two countries continue to develop their relationship in a sound and steady way. China is willing to work with the US Secretary of State, whoever it is, to move forward China-US relations at a new starting point.

On your second question, Chinese military aircrafts have been carrying out normal flight operations in the relevant airspace over the South China Sea, which we hope can be perceived correctly by the relevant party.

>Q: The Chinese Defense Ministry accused Japan of firing jamming shells at the Chinese aircrafts flying over the Miyako Strait on December 10, The Japanese side denied that yesterday, saying that China's unilateral announcement which does not tally with the facts is deeply regrettable and it has protested with China. Can you give more details?

A: The spokesperson for the Defense Ministry has responded to the situation you asked. If you are interested in getting more details, you can contact them.

China urges Japan to bear in mind regional stability and the overall interests of China-Japan relations, and take effective measures to avoid security issues on and above the sea.

>>92431
>Q: It is learnt that China and Vietnam held the Plenary Meeting of the Governmental Delegation on Border Negotiation. What are the outcomes of this meeting?

A: On December 12, Head of the Chinese Government Delegation and Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin and Head of the Vietnamese Government Delegation and Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung held in Beijing the Plenary Meeting of the Governmental Delegation on Border Negotiation. Representatives from relevant departments and local governments of the two countries attended the meeting.

The two sides spoke highly of the border negotiation mechanism's role in properly managing disputes, deepening practical cooperation and promoting the sound and stable development of bilateral relations. They reaffirmed their efforts to continue to implement the major consensus reached between leaders of the two parties and two countries, enhance consultation and cooperation, move forward all kinds of work concerning border negotiation, and improve the negotiation mechanism for new achievements, so as to benefit the two countries and peoples.

The two sides fully acknowledged the progress made in land boundary management, cooperation and exploration, agreed to improve boundary management to make it more law-, institution-, and norm-based, expand cooperation on border control and law enforcement in border areas, facilitate people-to-people exchanges and infrastructure connectivity, so as to serve the development of border areas and increase the well-being of border residents from both sides.

The two sides also agreed to properly conduct the Beibu Bay oil, gas and fishery cooperation projects, and joint patrols by naval forces and coast guards of the two countries, so as to safeguard peace and stability of the waters.

>>92432
The two sides stressed the importance to follow through with the consensus reached between leaders of the two parties and two countries, and the Agreement on Basic Principles Guiding the Settlement of Sea-related Issues Between the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, give full play to the governmental border negotiation mechanism and relevant working groups, properly manage disputes, steadily step up practical cooperation, work jointly to maintain peace and stability on the sea, and ensure the continuous development of China-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Cooperation.

>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 12, 2016
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/2511_665403/t1423512.shtml

>Hainan Island Incident
On April 1, 2001, the Hainan Island incident occurred when a mid-air collision between a United States Navy EP-3E ARIES II signals intelligence aircraft and a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) J-8II interceptor fighter jet resulted in an international dispute between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China.

The EP-3 was operating about 70 miles (110 km) away from the PRC island province of Hainan, and about 100 miles (160 km) away from the Chinese military installation in the Paracel Islands, when it was intercepted by two J-8 fighters. A collision between the EP-3 and one of the J-8s caused the death of a PRC pilot, and the EP-3 was forced to make an emergency landing on Hainan. The 24 crew members were detained and interrogated by the Chinese authorities until a statement was delivered by the United States government regarding the incident. The exact phrasing of this document was intentionally ambiguous and allowed both countries to save face while defusing a potentially volatile situation between militarily strong regional states.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan_Island_incident

>China Seizes Unmanned, Underwater US Navy Vehicle Off South China Sea
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-38347221

>China's aircraft carrier conducts first live-fire drill amid US tensions
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/16/chinas-aircraft-carrier-conducts-first-live-fire-drill-amid/

>China holds first live-fire drills in Bohai Sea with aircraft carrier, warships
http://www.ibtimes.sg/china-holds-first-live-fire-drills-bohai-sea-aircraft-carrier-warships-5574

>Chinese naval ships spotted off Alaska coast during Obama visit to state
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/02/chinese-naval-ships-bering-sea-alaska-coast

>Chinese Warships Shadow Alaska Amid G20 Fallout
http://www.trunews.com/article/chinese-warships-shadow-alaska-amid-g20-fallout

>Chinese navy ships entered U.S. waters off Alaska
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/04/politics/china-ships-alaska-us-waters/

>Chinese naval ships spotted near Alaska during Obama visit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/11840701/Chinese-naval-ships-spotted-near-Alaska-during-Obama-visit.html

>Five Chinese Navy Ships Are Operating in Bering Sea off Alaska
http://www.wsj.com/articles/pentagon-watches-as-chinese-navy-ships-sail-in-bering-sea-1441216258

>China urges US to abide by commitment on S. China Sea issue

>China should plan to take Taiwan by force after Trump call, state media says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/15/china-plan-taiwan-force-trump-call-state-media

>The US is 'ready to confront' China in the Pacific with the world's most lethal combat plane
http://www.businessinsider.com/f-22-australia-pacific-south-china-sea-confront-2016-12

>US to fly F-22 Raptors in and out of Australia amid South China Sea tensions
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/us-to-fly-f22-raptors-in-and-out-of-australia-amid-south-china-sea-tensions-20161214-gtb2uh.html
>China boosts defences on South China Sea islets
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/china-boosts-defences-on-south-china-sea-islets/3368976.html

>US warns 'aggressive' Beijing in South China Sea
http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/diplomacy/article/2054495/well-be-ready-confront-us-warns-aggressive-beijing-south-china

>US Media Over-Hypes Chinese Bomber 'Warning' in South China Sea
http://thediplomat.com/2016/12/us-media-over-hypes-chinese-bomber-warning-in-south-china-sea/

>South China Sea: Satellite photos 'show weapons' built on islands
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38319253

>New photographic evidence has emerged of "significant" Chinese military defences on artificial islands in the South China Sea, a think tank reports.

China had previously committed to not militarising its controversial developments in the region.

But satellite images published by a US group appear to show anti-aircraft guns and missile defence systems on the seven islands.

Several countries claim territorial rights in the South China Sea.

In a report on Wednesday, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) said it had been tracking construction of hexagon-shaped buildings on four of the Spratly islands for several months.

It said the new buildings were an "evolution" of structures on the three other islands, but it was now confident that all of the buildings housed military defences.

The group says that some buildings "host what are most likely anti-aircraft guns" which have visible gun barrels in satellite images, while others are probably what it terms close-in weapons systems (CIWS).

CIWS are defence platforms used to detect and shoot down missiles and other aircraft.

Some of the structures have been buried, the group said - which would make them less vulnerable to enemy strikes.

"These gun and probable CIWS emplacements show that Beijing is serious about defence of its artificial islands in case of an armed contingency in the South China Sea," AMTI said.

"Among other things, they would be the last line of defence against cruise missiles launched by the United States or others against these soon-to-be-operational air bases," it added, in a reference to previous photos which seemed to show aircraft hangars being built.

China's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that its deployment of military equipment was "legitimate and lawful". A brief post on the Defence Ministry's microblog site described the equipment as necessary and defensive.

>>92490
During his state visit to the US in September 2015, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said China did not intend to pursue militarisation of the Spratly islands but emphasised China's sovereignty over the region.

The contested region holds crucial shipping lanes - which prompted the United States to send a warship into the area in October.

The White House said it was to "demonstrate ... lawful uses of the sea that the United States and all states are entitled to exercise under international law."

China accused the US of an illegal act, and of being "intentionally provocative".

China claims almost all of the South China Sea, including reefs and islands also claimed by other nations, and has caused dismay in the region by building artificial islands and restricting access.

But Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei all have competing claims.

In July, an international tribunal ruled against Chinese claims to rights in the South China Sea, backing a case brought by the Philippines.

China, however, called the ruling "ill-founded" and says it will not be bound by it.

>>91124
>>China denies shooting down Myanmar fighter jet
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/china-denies-shooting-down-myanmar-fighter-jet/articleshow/55847660.cms

>Marine Corps F/A-18 jet crashes near Japan, search and rescue under way http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/12/07/f-18-crashes-near-japan-search-and-rescue-underway.html

>US Military Plane Crash In Japan: AV8B Harrier II Falls Into Sea Off Okinawahttp://www.ibtimes.com/us-military-plane-crash-japan-av8b-harrier-ii-falls-sea-okinawa-2420347
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>Japan Coast Guard may have hard time probing Marines Osprey mishap

The Japan Coast Guard is expected to face difficulties investigating Tuesday’s crash of an MV-22 Osprey of the U.S. Marine Corps, due to the bilateral status of forces agreement, which limits Japan’s criminal jurisdiction in cases involving the U.S. military.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/12/16/national/japan-coast-guard-may-hard-time-probing-marines-osprey-mishap/

>US grounds Osprey aircraft in Japan after Okinawa crash
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-osprey-crash-idUSKBN14302J

>US grounds Osprey fleet in Japan after aircraft crashes off Okinawa
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/14/us-osprey-mv22-fleet-grounded-japan-okinawa-aircraft-crash-military

>Second Osprey incident on Okinawa
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/articles/marine-osprey-has-landing-gear-problem

>China:Gross reserves decreased $69.1 billion, the largest drop in 10 months
http://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-foreign-reserves-slide-as-yuan-falls-2016-12

>China's Foreign Reserves Drop Most in 10 Months as Yuan Slumps
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-07/china-foreign-reserves-drop-most-in-10-months-as-yuan-slumps

>>91945
>When the Chinese army deprives the Russians’ ability to counter strike

This is supreme folly, you can not deprive dead-hand, it will nuke you even if you kill all of their leaders, retaliation is guaranteed and unavoidable, any significant/insurmountable military presence on Russian lands will be nuked, you will gain nothing but dead soldiers.

India is also a nuclear power, nuclear conflict between two nuclear powers is suicide, even without M.A.D policy it will be used to wipe any significant foreign military incursion off the map, to use it on cities or any other target outside of the frontline is to incite M.A.D. retaliation.

China will grow larger

The issue is Not China, the issue is Korea.

Cancer is Korea

>>92519
china will start to fall apart into smaller states.
most asians are retards...thats why most asian countries are 3rd world shitholes. China had a recent economic boom because American and European manufacturers shifted their tech and capital there. Even japans rise was due to begging, borrow or steal the white mans technology. Just look at North Korea and china under mao or japs under their god king. Without the white man guiding with money and tech, these gooks would be worse off than africa. USA rewrote the jap constitution and guided them like the tards they were. N. Korea went the natural korean way and they are worse than africa.

>>91077
>dude i didn't shoot you you ran into my bullet!

>>92665
Stealing tech is the name of the game. China doesn't have time to "catch up" as it were. They already had their experience dealing with white empires being the technological underdog and we all know how that went.

>>92665
Asians are the ultimate degenerates. We should deport all of them and ban their culture from our shores!

>>96007
>said while browsing 4chan

Oh the ironing.