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Prominent CN commentator "Our jets should deploy all obstructive tactics. If those aren't effective, I think it's okay to shoot down Pelosi's plane"
- Thread starter giallo
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Good. The CCP doesn't get to dictate what she does nor what happens in Taiwan. Time to show the CCP that they don't have the power they believe themselves to have.Both Taiwanese and US officials are now saying Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan during her trip:
Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan, Taiwanese and US officials say
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan as part of her tour of Asia, according to a senior Taiwanese government official and a US official, despite warnings from Biden administration officials, who are worried about China's response to such a high-profile visit.edition.cnn.com
It's Armed Forces day today so I'm sure that video would have been posted either way.
My Wechat is abuzz about the possibility of her visiting Taiwan. Most people are treading very carefully about what they say. I have quite a few really open-minded Chinese friends that don't see Taiwan as a part of modern China. I have equally (if not more) a lot of hardcore patriotic friends that are posting some head-shaking takes about China, and its claim of land sovereignty; nine dash line being the most insane (besides Taiwan).
Nah, they are going to escalate. Biden is dreaming here. China is not the pushover country it was in the 90s.
I definitely wouldn't want to be the one on the plane testing this
That would have been possible 15 years ago, but not in today's hyper connected world.
As Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, the big question is if China's 'fire' rhetoric is just hot air - Breaking Defense
Pelosi's visit is happening at a sensitive time for Xi. The party leadership is meeting this week at a resort in advance of the party congress due to be held this fall. Xi has made "reunification" with the island state a keystone of his rule.
breakingdefense.com
What are you talking about? The idea is to give some diplomatic cover, not to hide the travel. And no they couldn't have hidden it 15 years ago either
You seem pretty pissed off this visit is happening based on your posts, but sorry, it's probably going to happen and no China can't escalate beyond pouting.
Pretty pissed off? What the fuck are you taking about. Showing a level of concern doesn't equal being pissed off. China has seen how badly it goes when you invade a democratic nation based on Russia's colossal failures in Ukraine. Don't put words in my mouth.
New military reaction from China this morning. Live-fire drills to be held in Northern Bohai Sea, from 14:00 August 1st to 24:00 August 4th; and in Southern China Sea, from 0:00 August 2 to 24:00 August 6th.
Locations:
These two are nothing more than propaganda theatre aiming at mainlanders. More to come in the next few days.
Locations:
These two are nothing more than propaganda theatre aiming at mainlanders. More to come in the next few days.
New military reaction from China this morning. Live-fire drills to be held in Northern Bohai Sea, from 14:00 August 1st to 24:00 August 4th; and in Southern China Sea, from 0:00 August 2 to 24:00 August 6th.
Locations:
These two are nothing more than propaganda theatre aiming at mainlanders. More to come in the next few days.
I wonder if they'll shoot missle this time?
I don't see concern just regurgitating state propaganda about how China is now standing-up to the US, and you avoided adressing your overreaction and a misread to my post entirely.
I gotta respect Pelosi going to Taiwan knowing full well some people at the CPC are advocating to shot down her plane, of course that will never happen but still. Now hopefully China's reponse is all bark and no bite so we don't get another crisis with major global ramifications.
I think sane people in the regime over there knows any hostile action could spiral out of control and lead to a lot worse.
I even doubt if they want to try shooting missles in their stupid for show training exercises, they could accidentally shot something down that coudl be interpreted as escalation and with the Ukraine situation, they won't be treated with kid gloves if another MH-17 style incident happens.
I doubt they will. So far no missiles've been fired. In 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis, China used missiles, but even then those were blank ammunation without warhead.
I think we don't have to worry until China firing missiles in drills. And the real breakpoint is when they start firing missiles WITH warhead.
Well obviously there are reports that quite a few mainland Chinese flights being cancelled for this particular day. Maybe CCP has informed those airline companies something?
Its online netizen claiming military usage
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And in their universe they already shot down a plane
The CCP has bullied Taiwan for decades. They claim to have 3000 long range missiles pointed at Taiwan at all times, just in case they want to claim independence.
Taiwan has had to live with this threat for its entire existence. When I lived there, you'd have a few 'missile raid siren tests' every year. Everyone would have to find shelter as quickly as possible. I remember someone ushering me into their restaurant, and giving me a free lunch.
And that's the thing, Taiwanese people are some of the kindest people you'll ever meet. It's an ace country through and through, and I'd encourage anyone to visit. You won't regret it.
I've heard their national parks are breathtaking. Would love to visit someday, I have an Aunt who lives in Tokyo so hopefully sooner rather than later.
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God she looks so old. Dems need younger people in leadership NOW.
There simply needs to be an age cap or term limits for all positions of government.
Republicans seem to be much more willing to get fresh blood into leadership positions. It boggles my mind why Democrats don't.
Because one side actually cares about winning, the other just likes to pretend to care.
"Looks too old."
"Doesn't care about winning."
But she's old in office because she keeps winning. Keep crying about it.
Ain't it fucked up?
Republicans are WWE, Democrats are WCW, Justice Democrats/The Squad are the nWo.