Chinese Military,Political and Social Superthread

[Kirkhill]

What I find interesting is that this ship didn't (at least according to the map above) anywhere near CDN waters. It was off the coast of Alaska the entire time. Even the CP140 was stalking it over Alaskan waters the entire time period.

A hybrid response to a hybrid threat. China probes with Research Vessels and unarmed fishing boats. Canada's unarmed Coast Guard is a good counter. Come to that, so is the unarmed CP-140.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Sounds like something the two Michaels might be familiar with...

China blocks US federal employee from leaving​

Exit bans used by China for reasons ranging from criminal investigations to diplomatic leverage tool

The Chinese government has blocked a US federal employee from leaving China, the US state department has confirmed.

The federal employee works for the US Patent and Trademark Office, and was visiting China in a personal capacity, according to the state department. “We are tracking this case very closely and are engaged with Chinese officials to resolve the situation as quickly as possible,” a spokesperson said.

Chinese authorities confirmed that another American, Wells Fargo banker, Chenyue Mao, had also been blocked from leaving. Both individuals have been subjected to an “exit ban”.

Exit bans are a controversial mechanism used by the Chinese government to bar both Chinese citizens and foreigners from leaving, for reasons ranging from criminal investigations to unsettled civil disputes, but is also used as a leverage tool in diplomatic disputes.

The exact reasons for the federal employee’s exit ban are unclear, but the Washington Post had previously reported that the worker, whose identity has not been released, was stopped from leaving the country after he failed to disclose his government employment on the visa application. He reportedly had also served in the US Army.

China blocks US federal employee from leaving

Exit bans used by China for reasons ranging from criminal investigations to diplomatic leverage tool

www.theguardian.com

This is why I will never do a stopover in China or Hong Kong again.

 

[daftandbarmy]

This is why I will never do a stopover in China or Hong Kong again.

No kidding...

 

[RangerRay]

Sounds like something the two Michaels might be familiar with...

China blocks US federal employee from leaving​

Exit bans used by China for reasons ranging from criminal investigations to diplomatic leverage tool

The Chinese government has blocked a US federal employee from leaving China, the US state department has confirmed.

The federal employee works for the US Patent and Trademark Office, and was visiting China in a personal capacity, according to the state department. “We are tracking this case very closely and are engaged with Chinese officials to resolve the situation as quickly as possible,” a spokesperson said.

Chinese authorities confirmed that another American, Wells Fargo banker, Chenyue Mao, had also been blocked from leaving. Both individuals have been subjected to an “exit ban”.

Exit bans are a controversial mechanism used by the Chinese government to bar both Chinese citizens and foreigners from leaving, for reasons ranging from criminal investigations to unsettled civil disputes, but is also used as a leverage tool in diplomatic disputes.

The exact reasons for the federal employee’s exit ban are unclear, but the Washington Post had previously reported that the worker, whose identity has not been released, was stopped from leaving the country after he failed to disclose his government employment on the visa application. He reportedly had also served in the US Army.

China blocks US federal employee from leaving

Exit bans used by China for reasons ranging from criminal investigations to diplomatic leverage tool

www.theguardian.com

Not really. Sounds like these guys haven’t been thrown into a cell with a light that never turns off.

 

[OldSolduer]

Not really. Sounds like these guys haven’t been thrown into a cell with a light that never turns off.

But some Canadians are desperately in love with China. Amazing how myopic and actually stupid they are.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Not really. Sounds like these guys haven’t been thrown into a cell with a light that never turns off.

Yet …

 

[Czech_pivo]

Heard something very interesting in a clip by Michael Clarke from the UK that was posted on the Ukraine thread.

In it he talks about 'rumours/chatter' that Trump might be going to Beijing at the beginning of September to meet with the CCP leader(s) and wait for it..........Vlad 'Little Green Men' Putin for the Chinese celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Asia. Putin will be attending in Beijing.

The timing of this is very important M. Clarke speculates because the '50th' day of Trumps latest 'carrot/stick' approach with Putin ends on September 2nd. The Chinese celebrations kick off on 3rd September. If Putin makes a move towards addressing Trump's latest 'red line' a few days before this, it would be a perfect opportunity for Trump to meet with Putin at this event and give a chance for each of them to give the other a congratulatory five finger hand massage.

Trump believes that he, Putin and Xie are 'men of destiny' who control where the world goes next over the next 25+yrs and I believe that he's been looking for the right time and place for them to meet and this September 3rd celebration and the end the 50 day deadline happen to dovetail nicely together.