Miscellaneous News

[SteelBird]

It's apparently something to do with the land mines scandal. Basically, Cambodia came in Thai territory and planted land mines which incapacitated two Thai soldiers' legs and injured many more. This lead to Thailand severing ties with Cambodia, and now we're here.

I hope you to be more neutral and claim things with backup.

 

[Wrought]

Idk why all these petty ass inconsequential sea disputes somehow generated so many pro-West anti-China Filipino libs. Hell, the ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are much more brutal than all the SCS encounters in the past 2 years combined and somehow that doesn't generate as much hate for China as these sea disputes do.

Why would a dispute between Thailand and Cambodia have anything to do with China? Seems like a non sequitur.

 

[sndef888]

Idk why all these petty ass inconsequential sea disputes somehow generated so many pro-West anti-China Filipino libs. Hell, the ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are much more brutal than all the SCS encounters in the past 2 years combined and somehow that doesn't generate as much hate for China as these sea disputes do.

It's easy to do so when you have full control over Filipino media and politics like the US does. You can easily manipulate the people to believe whatever you want them to believe.

That's why they are trying so hard to get rid of Duterte, he is the only one who is actually a little independent

 

[sabiothailand]

Why would a dispute between Thailand and Cambodia have anything to do with China? Seems like a non sequitur.

Well basically some people in Thailand do think that Cambodia is being backed by China or something. Real stupid stuff.

 

[Wrought]

Well basically some people in Thailand do think that Cambodia is being backed by China or something. Real stupid stuff.

You're right, that is stupid. China sells way more weapons to Thailand. Admittedly I think Cambodia relies more on Chinese arms proportionally, but Thailand is much larger in absolute terms.

 

[GulfLander]

There seems to have been an incid3nt in beijing subway that attracted some attention in social media in CN, is it abt seat given up in subway? Anyone know what this abt?

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[Overbom]

That's why I clarified by "the news has not been independently confirmed". Cambodia only have manpad for air defense. I don't recall we have any meaningful air defense missile. That's also the reason why Thai F-16s dare to come close to the targets and drop dumb bombs.

Wikipedia says Cambodia has 4 batteries of KS-1C (export variant of HQ-12). Entered service in 2023

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Not sure if Thailand has necessary equipment, training, and ISR for SEAD missions

 

[KampfAlwin]

Why would a dispute between Thailand and Cambodia have anything to do with China? Seems like a non sequitur.

Well the idea in the West is that the entirety of SEA is against China because 'reasons' They don't see each SEA country's own agenda from a realist point of view but rather a simplistic black-and-white approach. To them, it is unthinkable that SEA countries like Thailand could have conflict with Cambodia, or have national interests that align with China's or go against other SEA countries.

 

[antiterror13]

Why would a dispute between Thailand and Cambodia have anything to do with China? Seems like a non sequitur.

Well, both are very close to China, especially Cambodia ... at least China can mediate between these 2 countries, China is highly respected by these 2 countries

 

[GulfLander]

European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Beijing early on Thursday for the 25th China-EU Summit, a high-stakes meeting coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

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European Union top representatives met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, opening their first in-person summit since 2023.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said on July 24 that China and the European Union (EU) are both constructive forces for multilateralism and openness and cooperation, calling on both sides to keep their bilateral relationship growing in the right direction.