Chinese Military,Political and Social Superthread

[YZT580]

none of this is good. The only way out is to start a war to boost national morale and Taiwan is in their sights

 

[JLB50]

Absolutely they do. But they at least turn out good quality knock-offs. They remove the burrs and supply useful manuals.

I did business with Taiwanese manufacturers for die cast/chrome plated components for a number of years and they were turning out some very good products…better in fact than what most of the American manufacturers were turning out. Mind you, in Taiwan and (much more so) in China, pollution controls are largely non existent. Working environments can be quite toxic.

 

[Kirkhill]

I did business with Taiwanese manufacturers for die cast/chrome plated components for a number of years and they were turning out some very good products…better in fact than what most of the American manufacturers were turning out. Mind you, in Taiwan and (much more so) in China, pollution controls are largely non existent. Working environments can be quite toxic.

And prices better than most Euro and American suppliers.

 

[daftandbarmy]

China is on the downslope, which is dangerous for everyone... I liked his 'peaking power' observations:

The End of China's Rise and the Future of World Order│Michael Beckley (Tufts University, Professor)​

In this session, Professor Michael Beckley will provide a compelling analysis of China's economic slowdown and its far-reaching consequences for global stability. He will explore critical questions, including the severity of China's economic decline, the potential strategies Beijing might employ in response, and the looming threat of military conflict over Taiwan and the South China Sea. Additionally, Professor Beckley will assess the solidity of China's alliances with Russia and North Korea, providing insights into China's role in the war in Ukraine and its ongoing support for Pyongyang. Drawing from historical precedents and contemporary analysis, this talk will offer a comprehensive examination of the geopolitical dynamics shaping the future of world order during this pivotal decade of Sino-American rivalry

 

[daftandbarmy]

Meanwhile, drones

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[Colin Parkinson]

Meanwhile in China

China removes memorials to car ramming attack victims amid public outrage

The Chinese government has ramped up security at the site of attack that killed 35 in southern China.

www.aljazeera.com

Eight killed and 17 wounded in second mass attack in China in a week

A 21-year-old former student was arrested after the attack at a vocational school. Police cited his motivation as “anger” for failing to graduate and dissatisfaction with his internship.

www.nbcnews.com