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I often say to people let bygones be bygones. But in Japan's case I make an exception. I know it's wrong, and may I struck down by lightning. But These Japs are such a hateful lot.
Japan's ambassador to Australia talks of peace but prepares for war
Japan's Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami told Australia's Sky News that he is an agent of "peace and stability," even as he and his country push toward conflict and war. In the interview, Yamagami tried to fuel Australian resentment toward China and inflame tensions between the two nations.
It is part of a larger Japan and the U.S. campaign to paint China as a bullying enemy and win support from the Australian people to forge a military and trade bloc.
Australia has for some time been taking a confrontational attitude by criticizing China at every opportunity, treating Chinese companies unfairly and damaging the mutual trust between the two countries.
After banning Huawei from its 5G broadband network in 2018, Canberra, citing so-called national security concerns, is currently mulling whether to rip up the 99-year Darwin Port lease held by a Chinese firm. These moves have severely undermined the foundation of regular Beijing-Canberra exchanges and cooperation.
Referring to a territorial dispute a decade ago in which Japan captured a Chinese fishing captain, Yamagami gleefully threw salt in this wound and promised that Australia is "not walking alone."
Yamagami likes to talk about peace, but by taking extraordinary measures to encourage separatists in Taiwan, he and his country are pushing toward war in the Taiwan Straits.
It is well known that the U.S., India, Japan and Australia have formed a club, the Quad, trying to counter China's rising influence in the region.
Japan is now taking matters a step further, moving to develop "diplomatic" relations and security ties with Taiwan. This mirrors efforts started under the Trump administration that continue under the current U.S. presidency.
This week Japan's ruling party agreed to welcome Taiwan into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade bloc.
During the Sky News interview, Yamagami did not bring up any of these provocative actions.
Instead, when asked whether Japan's reported decision to take risks on the Taiwan question is tantamount to provoking war, Yamagami laughed the warning off and said it was "just an exaggeration."
Yamagami then showed his true intentions by immediately referring to the military exercises conducted jointly by the U.S., Japan and Australia in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
"This kind of exercise speaks for itself," Yamagami said. In almost the same breath as mentioning military force, Yamagami said, "Rather than escalate the issue, we are doing everything to reach a peaceful solution through dialogue."
A screenshot of Sky News' interview with Japan's Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami.
Until recently, relations across the Taiwan Straits were stable and peaceful for decades.
But the U.S., alarmed at the rise of China's power, has started to change the status quo, encouraging "Taiwan independence" separatists as a way to distract, isolate and weaken China.
Japan's recent moves to establish ties with these separatists are simply the latest move in this U.S. power game. And Yamagami's efforts to inflame the relationship between Australia and China are part of this strategy.
Yamagami went so far as to suggest that Australia diversify its trade away from China to "diversify risks." He hypocritically said, "The important thing is trade should never be used to apply political pressure."
It seems that he has no memory or has totally forgotten about the Plaza Accord forced onto Japan mainly by the U.S. in 1985 when the U.S. felt the threat from a rapidly rising Japan.
Moreover, both Japan and Australia are currently sanctioning dozens of countries. Japan, in particular, has trade sanctions against both the Democratic Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea over political disputes. The U.S., of course, frequently turns to economic sanctions to further its political goals, even with its closest allies and trade partners.
Chinese and Australians are frustrated by the issues that have led to the current low point in relations between the two countries.
In the heat of such a dispute, forming a military alliance against China will certainly have an emotional appeal.
However, Australia should be careful when suitors say "it is not walking alone." That's what U.S. allies in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and Vietnam were promised. In the end, the U.S. abandoned all of them.
Australia must not allow itself to be drawn into a power dispute it has no role in and from which it cannot benefit.
Let these frogs in the well be warned
And let's hope the Aussies learned a lesson from backing uncle Sam and not fall for the new snake oil salesman's charm.
Japan's ambassador to Australia talks of peace but prepares for war
Japan's Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami told Australia's Sky News that he is an agent of "peace and stability," even as he and his country push toward conflict and war. In the interview, Yamagami tried to fuel Australian resentment toward China and inflame tensions between the two nations.
It is part of a larger Japan and the U.S. campaign to paint China as a bullying enemy and win support from the Australian people to forge a military and trade bloc.
Australia has for some time been taking a confrontational attitude by criticizing China at every opportunity, treating Chinese companies unfairly and damaging the mutual trust between the two countries.
After banning Huawei from its 5G broadband network in 2018, Canberra, citing so-called national security concerns, is currently mulling whether to rip up the 99-year Darwin Port lease held by a Chinese firm. These moves have severely undermined the foundation of regular Beijing-Canberra exchanges and cooperation.
Referring to a territorial dispute a decade ago in which Japan captured a Chinese fishing captain, Yamagami gleefully threw salt in this wound and promised that Australia is "not walking alone."
Yamagami likes to talk about peace, but by taking extraordinary measures to encourage separatists in Taiwan, he and his country are pushing toward war in the Taiwan Straits.
It is well known that the U.S., India, Japan and Australia have formed a club, the Quad, trying to counter China's rising influence in the region.
Japan is now taking matters a step further, moving to develop "diplomatic" relations and security ties with Taiwan. This mirrors efforts started under the Trump administration that continue under the current U.S. presidency.
This week Japan's ruling party agreed to welcome Taiwan into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade bloc.
During the Sky News interview, Yamagami did not bring up any of these provocative actions.
Instead, when asked whether Japan's reported decision to take risks on the Taiwan question is tantamount to provoking war, Yamagami laughed the warning off and said it was "just an exaggeration."
Yamagami then showed his true intentions by immediately referring to the military exercises conducted jointly by the U.S., Japan and Australia in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
"This kind of exercise speaks for itself," Yamagami said. In almost the same breath as mentioning military force, Yamagami said, "Rather than escalate the issue, we are doing everything to reach a peaceful solution through dialogue."
A screenshot of Sky News' interview with Japan's Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami.
Until recently, relations across the Taiwan Straits were stable and peaceful for decades.
But the U.S., alarmed at the rise of China's power, has started to change the status quo, encouraging "Taiwan independence" separatists as a way to distract, isolate and weaken China.
Japan's recent moves to establish ties with these separatists are simply the latest move in this U.S. power game. And Yamagami's efforts to inflame the relationship between Australia and China are part of this strategy.
Yamagami went so far as to suggest that Australia diversify its trade away from China to "diversify risks." He hypocritically said, "The important thing is trade should never be used to apply political pressure."
It seems that he has no memory or has totally forgotten about the Plaza Accord forced onto Japan mainly by the U.S. in 1985 when the U.S. felt the threat from a rapidly rising Japan.
Moreover, both Japan and Australia are currently sanctioning dozens of countries. Japan, in particular, has trade sanctions against both the Democratic Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea over political disputes. The U.S., of course, frequently turns to economic sanctions to further its political goals, even with its closest allies and trade partners.
Chinese and Australians are frustrated by the issues that have led to the current low point in relations between the two countries.
In the heat of such a dispute, forming a military alliance against China will certainly have an emotional appeal.
However, Australia should be careful when suitors say "it is not walking alone." That's what U.S. allies in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and Vietnam were promised. In the end, the U.S. abandoned all of them.
Australia must not allow itself to be drawn into a power dispute it has no role in and from which it cannot benefit.
Let these frogs in the well be warned
And let's hope the Aussies learned a lesson from backing uncle Sam and not fall for the new snake oil salesman's charm.
US frozen beef exports to China surge, adding to Canberra-Beijing tensions but boosting trade deal
- US exported US$107 million worth of frozen beef to China in July, compared to just US$35 million from traditional export destination Australia
- China informally banned a series of goods from Australia, including coal, log timber and wine last year amid 18 months of tensions between Canberra and Beijing
US Central Command must be very good in predicting when 2-4 year old children will become involved with plotting future attacks. Impressive mission accomplished. Jai Amerika.
Stay back uneducated people. The US Central Command actually has a super duper magic ball which can glimpse into the future. Well guess what? These children were shown to be the next OBL and creating another terror group in 2050.
As such when they submitted the casualties to the press, they said that they actually killed a lot of terrorists with no civilians amongst them.
God Bless America
George Soros is in meltdown mode.
These new regulations must have rattled him a lot
These new regulations must have rattled him a lot
Oh no, paper wealth has disappeared and has hurt China.. Terrible, terrible. Soros seems to care a lot about the Chinese economy. Maybe he is a secret CPC member?
Oh no x2. No more such blatant corruption and bribes to set up businesses. Xi is trully destroying China. Soros driven by his (Chinese) patriotic feelings, is trying to save China. What a noble cause!
These child killing f$&ks will still learn nothing until the USA suffers something similar and is made to understand the pain these Afghan have to go through because of these trigger happy f/:ks, but one day, things are going to change, in such a way where the Anglo saxons are one day no longer going to be in power like they were once before and then they will be made to pay for their sins in very single way possible
"Quickly expands into a bulletproof vest"
Thanks Costco, this product is truly innovative. Hopefully they patented it so that Big Bad China wont steal this American tech
Maybe they will now also start selling military mini-kevlar helmets for the children. Along with mini-rifles and mini-grenades. Children deserve to go to school fully armed.
Thanks Costco, this product is truly innovative. Hopefully they patented it so that Big Bad China wont steal this American tech
Maybe they will now also start selling military mini-kevlar helmets for the children. Along with mini-rifles and mini-grenades. Children deserve to go to school fully armed.
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