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  • Do we need another China watch thread?

    So, during the last weeks, I read that:


    1. China has revealed new fighter jets. No idea if they're good or bad or in what stage of development they are, but they look cool. Can we allow a gap on futuristic-looking aircraft?


    2. The Covid lab theory is back. The CIA etc. say on the one hand nothing's conclusive, but then they seem to like the idea more now. Or, if you're a cynic, you may think it has to do with Trump taking office. Or it turns out to be true. Or just not


    3. And now they surprise markets with AI stuff. No idea if the AI tool is good or bad, but today it made lotsa headlines. Maybe because it's not biological


    I'm too lazy to dig links now, but it's all been widely rep'ed


    /cents
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    1. The jets are interesting but experts say they are under developed and technically behind. That is why planes like the J-26 are so large and require three engines instead of two. On the upside for the Communist Chinese it should have the range to reach the second island chain and has large internal missile racks for stand off weapons. The smaller drone they are developing looks far more usual as it will be much cheaper and easier to manufacturer. I wonder how secure their data links will be?

    2. The report about Covid most likely coming from the Wuhan lab due to gain of function research was actually written in 2021 under the Biden administration, but the Biden admin buried it and then spent all their energy trying to claim what their own experts said was most likely was some how a *conspiracy theory".
    Try http://wordforge.net/index.php for discussion and debate.

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      Never change Oerdin
      Indifference is Bliss

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        Careful, my China thread mysteriously got deleted.

        Maybe it was the Chinese after all and not some pr*ck on poly who hates me 😅
        Is it me, or is MOBIUS a horrible person?

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            The new Chinese AI thing doesn't like to talk about certain critical issues related to CCP rule, like Tiananmen Square. Unless you use leetspeak

            The AI app soared up the Apple charts and rocked US stocks, but the Chinese chatbot was reluctant to discuss sensitive questions about China and its government


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              Donald getting tough on China

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                Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig says news China has executed what was later revealed to be four Canadians in recent months shows the country has no intention of improving bilateral relations.
                There's nothing wrong with the dream, my friend, the problem lies with the dreamer.

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                  Strongmen of the world are working hard for a brighter...*cough* ****tier tomorrow.
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                    US bullying erodes values that made US world leader

                    By David Gosset | China Daily | Updated: 2025-04-10 07:04 Luo Jie/China Daily


                    In launching an unnecessary and poorly conceived trade war — particularly against China — US President Donald Trump has committed at least three serious strategic errors. Each of these errors carries significant consequences not only for the United States but also for the balance of global economic power.

                    First, the US administration has underestimated the harmful impact the trade war will have on the US economy. Second, it has misjudged the strength and adaptability of the Chinese economy. Third, and perhaps most dangerously, it has failed to see the long-term risk of the US being increasingly sidelined in new forms of globalization, many of which are already taking shape thanks to the efforts of China and some other countries.

                    To begin with, the idea that the US economy can emerge stronger from a tariff-fueled trade war reflects a misunderstanding of the global economic system. The imposition of tariffs on a wide range of imports leads to increased costs for US businesses and consumers alike. As input materials become more expensive, manufacturers face shrinking margins, and retailers are compelled to raise prices.

                    The ripple effect of these economic disruptions affects jobs, investment, and consumer confidence. Far from strengthening the US economy, this approach undermines its competitiveness and stability. Economists and business leaders across the spectrum warned of these consequences, but the US administration chose to ignore them, guided more by populist rhetoric than by sound economic reasoning.

                    Also, the US administration has significantly underestimated the resilience and long-term strategy of the Chinese economy. Although China will initially feel the strain of the US tariffs, it will likely respond with a mix of countermeasures, stimulus policies and expeditious reform. Rather than collapsing under pressure, China will adapt to the change. It will strengthen its domestic market, boost innovation, and pursue new trade partnerships across Asia, Europe and Africa.

                    The Belt and Road Initiative, among others, will gain further momentum, and China will strengthen ties with other major economies, particularly those alienated by the US' retreat from multilateralism. In the end, China will turn the trade war into an opportunity to speed up its economic transformation and reduce its dependence on US markets and technologies.

                    Perhaps the most significant misjudgment the US administration has made is the strategic risk of marginalization. By alienating US allies, abandoning multilateral institutions and undermining the norms of global cooperation, the US is increasingly isolating itself. In contrast, China embraces global economic engagement and positions itself as a champion of free trade and international collaboration.

                    This shift allows China to shape the evolving global economic order to its advantage. Regional trade agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which excludes the US, are concrete examples of how globalization is continuing without the US' leadership. Over time, this could result in the US losing its influence in setting global standards and rules, thereby weakening its strategic position.

                    What we are witnessing is not just an economic miscalculation but a dangerous case of political hubris. An apoplectic, tunnel-visioned leader, surrounded by sycophants unwilling to challenge his worldview, has made decisions that will harm his own country's interests. The Trump administration has mistaken bravado for strategy and nationalism for economic wisdom. In doing so, it has pushed the US down a path of self-inflicted isolation.

                    On the other hand, China has every incentive to continue opening up to the world and refining its global strategy. The trade war, intended as a tool to reassert American dominance, may ultimately expand China's influence in world affairs.

                    The US' trade war reveals a troubling blend of short-sightedness and arrogance. It ignores the complexities of a deeply interconnected world and overestimates the US' unilateral power. Worse, it undermines the very values and institutions that once made it a global leader.

                    The author, a sinologist and specialist in global affairs, is the founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative.

                    The views don't necessarily reflect those of China Daily.

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                    In launching an unnecessary and poorly conceived trade war — particularly against China — US President Donald Trump has committed at least three serious strategic errors.


                    China Daily is a Chinese state-run, english language newspaper. Not really surprising that they take a pro-China, anti-US stance on things.

                    That however does not automatically mean they're wrong, esp. when the current WH gives them plenty of ammunition.
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