One of the least vocal claimants to disputed islands in the South China Sea has announced activity that some analysts worry will stir the pot, even as other countries in the region seem to be making some progress in laying ground rules.
Taiwan’s coast guard will conduct what it described as “routine” live-fire training exercises later this month near Taiping Island, the Spratly archipelago’s largest natural island, Voice of America reported. It is not clear whether vessels from Taiwan’s navy will participate.
Analysts quoted by the US government-backed news agency said the activity would likely face protest from China and other countries that lay claim to territory in the disputed waters.
“I don’t know what is meant by ‘routine’ here, but if it is some sort of military exercise, I don’t think it is routine,” Oh Ei Sun of Singapore Nanyang University said.
“That would definitely upset the status quo,” he stressed. “And you have to prepare to face the consequences. That means others will stage similar exercises and there will be a new round of mutual condemnations.”
Last week, Vietnam denounced the planned exercises according to local news reports, that said Taiwan would be using grenade launchers, among other weapons, in the drill.
Drills around Taiping Island “threaten peace, stability, maritime safety and security, create tension and complicate the situation in the South China Sea,” a Vietnamese spokeswoman was quoted as saying.
The controversial activity comes as negotiations between China and other claimants on the establishment of a binding code of conduct for activity in the region appear to be gaining momentum. Taiwan, which along with mainland China claims most of the disputed territory, is not a party to the talks.
I like to see the PRC and the ROC on the same side from time to time. I hope that’s the case here, whatever the rights and wrongs of the situation. I recently visited Sun Yat-sen’s mausoleum in Nanjing. It is treated with great respect, and is visited by throngs of Chinese tourists.
And in Beijing on October 1, there was a huge portrait of Sun Yat-sen set up between Tiananmen and the Mao Mausoleum. Sun is known as the "Father of the Country," even in the PRC.
Whatever’s going on with the ROC’s naval adventures, a true rapprochement between Taiwan and the Mainland is something I hope for, someday.
I like to see the PRC and the ROC on the same side from time to time. I hope that’s the case here, whatever the rights and wrongs of the situation. I recently visited Sun Yat-sen’s mausoleum in Nanjing. It is treated with great respect, and is visited by throngs of Chinese tourists.
And in Beijing on October 1, there was a huge portrait of Sun Yat-sen set up between Tiananmen and the Mao Mausoleum. Sun is known as the "Father of the Country," even in the PRC.
Whatever’s going on with the ROC’s naval adventures, a true rapprochement between Taiwan and the Mainland is something I hope for, someday.
"US government-backed news agency said … face protest from China"
LOL
History shows that PRC always complain when ROC does anything on international stage, EXCEPT on territorial matters.
History shows that PRC always complain when any other military does anything in South China Sea, EXCEPT by ROC.
PRC harass fishermen from every other countries, except from Taiwan.
ROC arm forces are dominated by Pan-Blue anyway. Pan-Green never support the military but demands protection by the military, what a joke.
"US government-backed news agency said … face protest from China"
LOL
History shows that PRC always complain when ROC does anything on international stage, EXCEPT on territorial matters.
History shows that PRC always complain when any other military does anything in South China Sea, EXCEPT by ROC.
PRC harass fishermen from every other countries, except from Taiwan.
ROC arm forces are dominated by Pan-Blue anyway. Pan-Green never support the military but demands protection by the military, what a joke.
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***like to see the PRC and the ROC same side***
Wishfull thinking….
All of that propaganda money Miss Tasi pumps into the ROC military machinery? She have to show that it’s not going to waste so why not fire off a few rounds before it gather rust?
Besides, nothing for them there Taiwanese soldier boys, and gals, to do there anyway so why not let’s just call it sports day for the boys and girls out there. And, please, please don’t forget the hot dogs and the icecream bars that usually goes hand in hand with sports day..
Yummy!
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***like to see the PRC and the ROC same side***
Wishfull thinking….
All of that propaganda money Miss Tasi pumps into the ROC military machinery? She have to show that it’s not going to waste so why not fire off a few rounds before it gather rust?
Besides, nothing for them there Taiwanese soldier boys, and gals, to do there anyway so why not let’s just call it sports day for the boys and girls out there. And, please, please don’t forget the hot dogs and the icecream bars that usually goes hand in hand with sports day..
Yummy!
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***Re ROC***
The acronym, ROC, literally, it reads Republic of China. The word, clear as day, is “CHINA”. Comprende?
Additionally, since last I visited, many license plates in the Island reads or is printed with the words “台灣省“ in it, isn’t that true? And, if my Hanzi is not wrong, the word “省” means “province” doesn’t if?
To China always complaints:
Admit it, “OTHER NATIONS”, too, b*tch, b*tch, b*tch, and they b*tch big time, Man!
What do you think les el Presidente’s latest salvo on tariff and his (or their) GRIEVANCES about anything and everything Chinese, i.e., scapegoating words such as stealing, thievery, espionage, navigation, hacking, Lamas, or Miss. Tsai’s playing of her unrelenting c*mfort women part is all about?
It’s designed to excuse themselves of their own incompetence’s in their ability (to contain the Chinese) hence allowing the Chinese to, out of the mother all shock and awe surprises, sprint and zip past them at light speed in many areas of advancements and vital importance…
Sorry, but, if “mentally”, you are not tuned in on the realities of grievances with hostilty (other nations) and grievances through diplomacy (Chinese way), then it’s not our problem if you’ve been zombalized to radicalize thing the way you’ve been zombalized to rationalize things in life…
Zombies, they are just that — zombies….
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***Re ROC***
The acronym, ROC, literally, it reads Republic of China. The word, clear as day, is “CHINA”. Comprende?
Additionally, since last I visited, many license plates in the Island reads or is printed with the words “台灣省“ in it, isn’t that true? And, if my Hanzi is not wrong, the word “省” means “province” doesn’t if?
To China always complaints:
Admit it, “OTHER NATIONS”, too, b*tch, b*tch, b*tch, and they b*tch big time, Man!
What do you think les el Presidente’s latest salvo on tariff and his (or their) GRIEVANCES about anything and everything Chinese, i.e., scapegoating words such as stealing, thievery, espionage, navigation, hacking, Lamas, or Miss. Tsai’s playing of her unrelenting c*mfort women part is all about?
It’s designed to excuse themselves of their own incompetence’s in their ability (to contain the Chinese) hence allowing the Chinese to, out of the mother all shock and awe surprises, sprint and zip past them at light speed in many areas of advancements and vital importance…
Sorry, but, if “mentally”, you are not tuned in on the realities of grievances with hostilty (other nations) and grievances through diplomacy (Chinese way), then it’s not our problem if you’ve been zombalized to radicalize thing the way you’ve been zombalized to rationalize things in life…
Zombies, they are just that — zombies….
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***Side by Side***
Going as far back as ‘99 (Lee Teng-hui era I think), I was (naive) enough (to hope) that, both the ROC and the PRC flag would fly proud and high in tandem with one another on the masts of both our warships moored alongside one another in docks and ports of calls of both Shanghai and Taipei, etc., dtc., and engaging in the deeds of the security of the Chinese nations with one heart and one mind. Wishful thinking my part.
Well, we went through the Chen Sui-ben era with him thumping his chest and showing of his Mirage jet fighter taking off of the Island highways as gesture of thumbing his nose, NOT AT CHINA, BUT AT UNIFICATION, so how big of a dream is that?
Then Ma Ying-jui came into the picture and we thought “FINALLY” was the word. While relations did improve during his rein, he however shied away from the topic of unification and starts lecturing Beijing on “the BS of democracy instead so there goes that hope again…
Now, it’s b*tch one’s turn, almost instantly, instead of one country, one people, one heart, she starts arm wrestling with Beijing and start selling her soul to the Americans instead so as to show off her power now that she holds the office.
Again, given the Island’s massive population of walking dead’s, how realistic is it for the ROC and PRC to work side by side with one another? Not realistic at all is it?
Beijing’s probably willing to make concessions for (a one country three system arrangement) with the Island, but, how willing is Taipei ready for it?
Not very ready. i don’t think she’s ready for it at all…
Taipei. My opinion, is more interested in pimping the Island out to the Americans (just so’s that she’s can snub Beijing in the nose) than she is about reunification so don’t be as naive as I was, Ne.
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***Side by Side***
Going as far back as ‘99 (Lee Teng-hui era I think), I was (naive) enough (to hope) that, both the ROC and the PRC flag would fly proud and high in tandem with one another on the masts of both our warships moored alongside one another in docks and ports of calls of both Shanghai and Taipei, etc., dtc., and engaging in the deeds of the security of the Chinese nations with one heart and one mind. Wishful thinking my part.
Well, we went through the Chen Sui-ben era with him thumping his chest and showing of his Mirage jet fighter taking off of the Island highways as gesture of thumbing his nose, NOT AT CHINA, BUT AT UNIFICATION, so how big of a dream is that?
Then Ma Ying-jui came into the picture and we thought “FINALLY” was the word. While relations did improve during his rein, he however shied away from the topic of unification and starts lecturing Beijing on “the BS of democracy instead so there goes that hope again…
Now, it’s b*tch one’s turn, almost instantly, instead of one country, one people, one heart, she starts arm wrestling with Beijing and start selling her soul to the Americans instead so as to show off her power now that she holds the office.
Again, given the Island’s massive population of walking dead’s, how realistic is it for the ROC and PRC to work side by side with one another? Not realistic at all is it?
Beijing’s probably willing to make concessions for (a one country three system arrangement) with the Island, but, how willing is Taipei ready for it?
Not very ready. i don’t think she’s ready for it at all…
Taipei. My opinion, is more interested in pimping the Island out to the Americans (just so’s that she’s can snub Beijing in the nose) than she is about reunification so don’t be as naive as I was, Ne.
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Flora de los Sinensis Maybe the Taiwanese do not want to be zombies of the CCP.
Flora de los Sinensis Maybe the Taiwanese do not want to be zombies of the CCP.
Flora de los Sinensis And Winnie Xi Pooh loves people (idiots) like you.Just like European WW1.
You’ll be on the front line and slaughtered by the W, while he sits in a shelter with his family eating hiney.
Flora de los Sinensis And Winnie Xi Pooh loves people (idiots) like you.Just like European WW1.
You’ll be on the front line and slaughtered by the W, while he sits in a shelter with his family eating hiney.
Didnt the Wumao tell you how to spell Lawrence ?
Didnt the Wumao tell you how to spell Lawrence ?
Just like the Uighur and Tibetans say CCP and Chinese steal their lands.
Just like the Uighur and Tibetans say CCP and Chinese steal their lands.
Yashad Rizvi s
Fine…
We could care less if Miss. Tasi (and her goons) much prefers to kiss the butts of DJTs’ and GWBs’, or whatever other whitey. However, if she wants to Stormy Daniel this fine paradise under the Chinese to the whiteys, she simply can not do it on the expenses of the Chinese people and nation.
Yashad Rizvi s
Fine…
We could care less if Miss. Tasi (and her goons) much prefers to kiss the butts of DJTs’ and GWBs’, or whatever other whitey. However, if she wants to Stormy Daniel this fine paradise under the Chinese to the whiteys, she simply can not do it on the expenses of the Chinese people and nation.
Yashad Rizvi t
***Slaughtered by the West***
Reality check, Yashy:
The whole world got slaughtered by the West WW1. It wasn’t just us, so bite your tongue, Yash.
Truth and dare: 99% chance probability you too fall in this roster of slaughters’ back then, Yashy, unless you are a whitey.
(Colonialism rein for 200 years. Everyone was a victim. It’s just the winds of political changes blowing and howling across God’s great and green earth)
Sorry, Yashy, but I don’t see any genomics tracers in you which suggests you are a whitey.
On another note re slaughtered by the West: I said it umpteenth of times here and elsewhere that that was a time and era when we Chinese were just a tad too confident of ourself and we were caught with our pants down.
That was then and this https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a24177617/china-is-building-more-nuclear-armed-submarines/ is now, Yashy.
Anyone who try this on us again, we promise we take them down together with us.
Yes, it is as simple as that.
Yashad Rizvi t
***Slaughtered by the West***
Reality check, Yashy:
The whole world got slaughtered by the West WW1. It wasn’t just us, so bite your tongue, Yash.
Truth and dare: 99% chance probability you too fall in this roster of slaughters’ back then, Yashy, unless you are a whitey.
(Colonialism rein for 200 years. Everyone was a victim. It’s just the winds of political changes blowing and howling across God’s great and green earth)
Sorry, Yashy, but I don’t see any genomics tracers in you which suggests you are a whitey.
On another note re slaughtered by the West: I said it umpteenth of times here and elsewhere that that was a time and era when we Chinese were just a tad too confident of ourself and we were caught with our pants down.
That was then and this https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a24177617/china-is-building-more-nuclear-armed-submarines/ is now, Yashy.
Anyone who try this on us again, we promise we take them down together with us.
Yes, it is as simple as that.