Obamatrade (TPA) is a secret law, US also pressures Taiwan, which includes climate-environment law. Government’s NOAA cooks the books to hide “clie-mate” truth. Perry announces. US govt hacked—again—by Chinese?—only affects govt employees. Future: Your Brain Waves Could Replace Passwords · · · →
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Cadence of Conflict: Asia, June 1, 2015
Everyone is writing a lot of papers to each other, just like before WWII. Much of this has to do with who claims what territory, which affects how one nation identifies another, which affects peace and stability. Letters can change all of that.
By not normalizing relations with the government it expelled, China has kept a war on the books for over 65 years. This defines China’s military and government as an occupying force. They could end that war and legitimize their claim to the mainland, but they want to keep the war going until they control all land they have ever claimed. No one knows how long that will take.
War games happen in stages, time limits, and windows of opportunity. The times are shifting and, once China has the chance to take some of the islands in the Pacific, other factors will have changed, thereby outdating their battle plans. · · · →
continue readingTempo: May 27, 2015
More rain in Texas. Court knocks down Obamnesty—and maybe a lot more. Israel struck back at target in Gaza after break in long peace. IMF accepts Beijing. BB King homicide? Pay extra for auto-park to avoid pedestrians—and journalists. MS Office coming to Android. Immigrants make a killing in the Valley. Facebook payments. Space is being privatized. Wal-Mart out-employs China. Japan has ‘Galapagos syndrome’. New Holiday: Texas Will Make May 26 ‘John Wayne Day’ · · · →
continue readingCadence of Conflict: Asia, May 25, 2015
The US flies over China’s man-made islets, China is is not happy. China wants Taiwan to fight to protect China’s sovereignty, which China may think includes their man-made islets. The UN does not recognize man-made islands as a rightful claim to sovereign waters, but that is exactly what China is doing. The US won’t have it.
Chinese professors are accused of stealing US technology, the Pentagon is involved. Asia in general, except China, is irritated with Chinese and American meddling in Taiwan’s presidential elections.
Taiwanese protesting China were beaten by tattooed men in black clothes. China’s economy may not be the best, but it’s banks may be, at least Forbes thinks so. Everyone seems to have an opinion on everyone else these days. For better or worse, no one seems to want to stay home.
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Exclusive: China warns U.S. surveillance plan
…CNN video from the spy plane
The US Position on the ‘1992 Consensus’: Why it Matters
Japan
Stay out of Taiwan presidential race
…Editorial from Japan Times
China
Chinese banks took the four top spots in Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful companies
…Charts
China signs US$27 billion oil, trade deals with Brazil
Two Chinese professors ‘stole US technology’
Taiwan
Anti-China demonstrators attacked by black-clad men
…After catching the black-clad men, the police let them go
China rejects Taipei’s defiance on law
Ma’s disapproval rating near 70%: polls
What Would Taiwan Actually Gain from Reunification with China? · · · →
continue readingTempo: May 20, 2015
Republicans: Walker “dazzles”. Hillary talks to the press, wants emails released. US sells aircraft to Iran, Israel not happy. Chinese profs charged for stolen US mil tech: one arrested in LA. Democrats demand Obama’s TPP free trade deal secrets revealed. Letter to Senate: Tech high rollers want freedom from Patriot Act.
Comedic market chart: People are suddenly terrified that Yahoo might have to pay tax · · · →
continue readingEncore of Revival: America, May 18, 2015
American spying diminishes trust among allies in Europe. White House nuke deal diminishes trust in the Middle East.
America watched the Blessing of the Bikes in Baldwin, MI; and curse of the bikers in Waco, TX.
Taiwan’s left party (democracy, freedom) has a sole front runner, their right (fascist, Beijing-friendly) party has none. America’s left party (democratic, Marxist) has a sole front-runner, their right has too many. America’s fate is tied to Taiwan in the Pacific with China as much as it is with party politics, so it seems… and it also seems to be tied to a stage being set for revival.
Germans are still digesting their complicity with America’s digital spy agency
White House: Gulf leaders not snubbing President Obama
…Shep: “If it walks like a snub and it talks like a snub, it’s a snub, isn’t it?”
US House passes RIMPAC Taiwan rule
…If Beijing practices with US Navy, so can Taiwan, Beijing won’t be happy. · · · →
continue readingCadence of Conflict: Asia, May 18, 2015
It all happened in a week. Man-made land isn’t sovereign land says UN. 12 nautical miles is “sovereign”. US Navy to park inside 12 miles of China’s man-made islets in the making; a volatile military standoff is inevitable. A US invitation to Beijing for annual Navy practice must also invite Taiwan! Beijing rebukes.
Taiwan’s controlling, Beijing-friendly KMT-Nationalist party has no strong Presidential candidate; opposition DPP has one front-runner with party-wide support. Beijing won’t be happy.
US unveils new multi-purpose drones. China enacts old multi-warhead nukes. Japan was never a better friend to the US, says Kerry.
Kerry and Xi smile for the camera in a series of meetings resemblant of pre-WWII Europe; USA Today reports Xi describing the situation as “stable”, a description that wouldn’t necessary if it were true.
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US House passes RIMPAC Taiwan rule
…If Beijing practices with US Navy, so can Taiwan, Beijing won’t be happy. And…
China Making Some Missiles More Powerful
…NY Times, diagrams and explanation of MIRV and timeline
What’s Going On with President Ma? · · · →
continue readingTempo: May 14, 2015
War drums: US Navy to China? Russians fear USA. ISIS leaders hit? Bushisms and Presidential announcements. House bans 20 week abortion. House reforms NSA. House talks trains & politics, joins mayors. 3.5 miles away, another train hit by projectile. After Iran deal, Obama wants to reassure. Pope treats with Palestinians. Google goes cloud for security. Biz flip: The modern history of the mobile industry in one devastating chart · · · →
continue readingCadence of Conflict: Asia, May 11, 2015
Taiwan makes headlines in KMT-Nationalist-related corruption, KMT president hopeful Chu reportedly speaking as if Taiwan is part of China, and China “droning” up to attack.
The Pentagon reports China preparing to bomb Taiwan, saying “Preparing for potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait remains the focus and primary driver of China’s military investment,” weighing cost and benefit like a business transaction.
Russia invited China to V-Day’s military saber-rattle parade. Japan rattles their own sabers, buying Osprey helicopters from the US and being as loud about it as possible.
China slams Japan for not being sincere enough in apologizing for WWII… While Beijing prepares to start WWIII over an island half the size of Lake Michigan.
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China preparing for Taiwan conflict: report
U.S. May Sell 100 Ospreys Abroad: Official
…including India, Singapore, Australia, Japan
…AP reporter in Beijing forced to retract… journalism’s inside baseball
If the Unthinkable Occurred: America Should Stand Up to China over Taiwan
Taiwan
China planning to build 42,000 drones, report says
A Rather Lackluster Performance by Xi During Meeting with Chu
…Chinese President Xi, Taiwan President hopeful shake hands… Why would this picture make anyone in Taiwan want to vote KMT-Nationalist? · · · →
continue readingCadence of Conflict: May 4, 2015
Japan gets US nod to respond in Pacific warfare, no longer needing Pentagon permission. An otherwise introspective week with analytical articles and lack of startling headlines, probably because Michael Cole wrote little.
China copied military tech, again, and claimed it’s superior to the US, again. Chinese corruption and environment shared headlines, again. More articles agree with foreseeable change in Taiwan’s 2016 politics; Beijing is angry, again. Reports show China’s influence in money and trade, again, this time, wine and Wal-Mart.
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The Battle for Taiwan’s Soul: The 2016 Presidential Election
…This could mean war! US and Beijing attempts to influence Taiwan’s elections probably won’t work; likely DPP victory in 2016
…Taiwan’s own media openly calls KMT-Nationalist rhetoric “fake”
Japan
U.S., Japanese Officials Announce New Defense Guidelines
…Buried in the details, Japan can respond if China attacks Japan or one of its “friends” [such as Taiwan].
China
China’s advanced J-11D heavy fighter jet takes maiden flight
Crackdown on corruption at Chinese environmental risk assessment agencies
…Corruption and environment cross paths again in China. · · · →
continue readingTempo: April 28, 2015
Nepal suffers from an earthquake. Israel helps. Countries China wants to invade aren’t allowed to help Nepal. US: Japan can respond in Pacific war. Sidney sits under water and ice. Baltimore riots. Chipotle: No GMOs, no corn, no Monsanto. W: Ease sanctions on Iran ‘naive’, new Iran president ‘smooth’. SCOTUS to hear on pairrage, Christians attend. Apple’s got cash! Leadership: Former Mars Hill Church Executive Pastor and Elder Shares All: Good Decisions Made by the Right People, ResultSource (Pt. 2) · · · →
continue readingCadence of Conflict: Asia, April 27, 2015
Nepal needed immediate help after an earthquake, but Nepal turned away Taiwan’s aid from fear of Beijing; India, China, and Pakistan were invited to the party. Russia agrees to sell missiles to China, setting off alarms, some too loud, others not loud enough. Eyes are turning to Taiwan.
Some claim that the West would not defend Taiwan if attacked by China because Taiwan isn’t important enough. But, others explain that losing Taiwan would encourage Beijing to go farther. Regardless, China’s growing reputation precedes it more and more. And more eyes turn to a growing shadow that creeps toward Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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Don’t Let China Swallow Taiwan
…It would only encourage China to continue. Know why!
China
Hundreds of Chinese Cities Don’t Meet Air Standards, Report Finds
Iran backs pipeline to China under ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative: ambassador
ASEAN avoids confronting Beijing
…Taiwan was ready to help Nepal in the aftermath of the recent earthquake, but Beijing said no. · · · →
continue readingTempo: April 21, 2015
China launches new free trade zones, Shanghai won’t relax. Britain doubts Buffet’s ‘too big to fail’-ness. More warnings of financial trouble from Fed circles. The US wants more money for Ukraine. Hillary wants more money for families. Cumo visits Cubanos, not Castros. A new ‘Clear’ app in time for election season—politically correct your Tweets. Bonus: Bitcoin Vs. Wall Street: A Love-Hate Story · · · →
continue readingCadence of Conflict: Asia, April 20, 2015
China’s economy is getting “worserer and worserer”. Their progress seems to have been hyped. Then again, that could be said of everyone. Banking is all over the news—all over. But the real reasons for such economic conflict and shuffling between West and East remains unsaid. The US is spread too thin. Taiwan is focusing on military. And Japan is focusing on ISIS. Banking doesn’t seem like much news… Then again, maybe the excess of worldwide headlines about banking should be very big news in itself. Maybe the headlines aren’t as excessive as the iceberg beneath the surface.
China
China ‘suspends until further notice’ bank technology restrictions opposed by the US
…Indicating the real reason for China’s new bank?
…And a great excuse for the West to leave China, which already seems to be happening…
China’s incredible shrinking factories
…Taiwanese are pulling out of the Mainland.
HSBC speeds up exit from emerging markets
…More bank pulling and shifting
China GDP growth lowest since 2009
…And the Premiere is even talking about it…
Downward pressure on China’s economy ‘increasing’, admits premier
We Traveled Across China and Returned Terrified for the Economy
…Notice in the video, he says that “it” is good in the long term, though he never clarifies what “it” is. · · · →
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