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It's actually termed Asian politeness and respect towards others. China owns a lot to Nixon and other presidents of the USA - unfortunately self-inflicted major political errors and economic mistakes done by the USA themselves - have turned into a political election issue within the USA since...

Yes, because whatever $ a country like Vietnam and so many others are making - a % of that flows into the pockets of Chinese held or JV companies. And many Chinese companies are directly or indirectly held by China's state-asset companies. So China has no problem with other countries enhancing...

I am sure that there are even more then just one of those people - but they do not represent Beijing. One of my Chinese friends is constantly forwarding - wack Taiwan, wack Vietnam, wack Philippines, etc. etc. - hilarious discussions actually :) Indonesia forwarding that they first heard of...

No, and I think it is any countries free decision as to what sovereign country they are willing to supply with weapons or humanitarian/economic aid. As for enhancing/setting up military alliances - well that might proof to be a touchy issue.:) Personally I would wish that China could reduce...

:) (y) well put.

Did you check how much of Vietnam's industry and exports are actually deriving from Chinese investments/China-HK owned manufacturing plants?

Prestige is one thing - I do however sincerely hope that China is not going to follow the USA's footsteps, in regards to using it's naval assets (foremost carrier holding naval formations) to intimidate and harass military underdogs-aka it's neighbors. - In any case, conflict involving a...

AFAIK - China has already surpassed the US Navy in numbers - just not in regards to carriers. However I find it paradox - on one hand China is propagating it's advance and leadership in regards to Hyper-sonic missiles (where there is indeed truth to it) and even though the USA will sooner or...

The borders are almost closed, exceptions E.g. Beijing Olympics, "vaccinated Foreign businessman", and Chinese themselves constantly returning back to China from wherever, as well as vaccinated Chinese going outside for a holiday and coming back - even though facing a 7-14 days quarantine upon...

Wouldn't that be more of a Halal coalition?

Vladivostok is of no economic value to China - and furthermore is belongs to the territory of a highly appreciated ally. It's like forwarding that he USA want's to take Vancouver. Neither do I - and yes everyone is involved in this land-grab. To keep other's ambition's in check is always a...

Friend's of mine in Germany also had that variant, one shook it of at home and got it again and spend a week in hospital - the other two just 2-3 days at home. It certainly depends on the respective residential area and how well it is organized. My place it was around 500 people a day and very...

Be careful, I think it might be a Decepticon. :)

I don't think Turkey would fall for this, besides it would be in breach with international law. Are there Rumanian naval assets stranded outside the Black Sea???

it's one of Europe's poorest countries - so I think that's not feasible. And to "gift" them with old NATO vessels would still require Turkey's transit approval.

Maybe I am wrong; but aren't Indonesia's top suppliers for wheat, India, China, Pakistan and Australia?

The entrance is controlled by Turkey and presently their policy is no foreign naval vessels in or out.

Well - let's wait and see as to how the situation presents itself by October - till then we simply agree to disagree. :)

Okay - (even though Beijing does not agree with you) what is the alternative? just to let it run wild as in most other countries?

i don't really pay attention to these kind of rumors. What was indeed obvious, this Omicron virus (previously not registered in China) started to appear around the Beijing winter Olympics - and was initially confined to Airport areas and hotels.