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2004-08-06 China-Japan-Koreas

China, Taiwan Ratchet Up Rhetoric on Tensions

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Posted by 2% 2004-08-06 3:28:50 PM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 One of Taiwan's biggest problems has been their unwillingness to stand up for themselves in rhetoric. Oddly enough, they would get a lot more respect from the mainland if every time the mainland cut loose with a wave of bellicose snarling to distract from their problems, if Taiwan criticized the mainland for its incompetance, corruption, and general failure.
Taiwan could point out that China doesn't really *need* Taiwan, any more than China needs Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia, or Tibet.

Posted by Anonymoose 2004-08-06 5:05:12 PM|| 2004-08-06 5:05:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Considering that Taiwan has one fiftieth (1/50) of China's population, yet maintains one tenth (1/10) of China's GDP (Gross Domestic Product), the politburo's vacillation between threatening and wooing Taiwan is simply laughable.

With industry and citizens that are five times more productive than the mainland, Taiwan needs China like an extra monsoon season.

Posted by Zenster 2004-08-06 5:21:31 PM|| 2004-08-06 5:21:31 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 A final cherry on the sundae. Check out how China rails against Taiwan's possession of ancient Chinese artifacts and historical treasures. In the midst of calling Taiwan thieves and looters, China somehow magically ignores the fact that the "cultural revolution" destroyed countless ancient manuscripts, temples and "degenerate" artworks whose heritage and value go well beyond any possible measure

Taiwan has done more to preserve Chinese heritage than all of China ever has since 1949. The politburo has been breathing their own exhaust for so long they actually believe in their own proclaimed infallibility. Reminiscent of North Korea's self-declared perfection as a state, this delusional mentality represents the greatest danger of all to the entire region.

Posted by Zenster 2004-08-06 5:32:38 PM|| 2004-08-06 5:32:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Time to "UNLEASH CHIANG KAI SHEK" methinks!

Posted by borgboy 2004-08-06 10:48:56 PM|| 2004-08-06 10:48:56 PM|| Front Page Top

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