tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post208491706335280063..comments2023-10-22T18:25:39.688+08:00Comments on The View from Taiwan: Nelson Report on China/Taiwan/US in wake of Tsai's visit to HoustonMichael Turtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-55793351796600309782017-01-14T01:37:02.572+08:002017-01-14T01:37:02.572+08:00https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/13/trum...https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/13/trump-risks-war-with-beijing-us-blocks-access-south-china-sea-state-media<br /><br />Beijing threatening war if US tries to deter access to SCS. Getting sources saying that blocking access with US Navy isn't just Tillerson's view either, but also view of people closer to Trump. <br />http://link.axios.com/view/586f7ea1a227625c088b479d54a82.k2g/335ba41d<br /><br />Even Bill Bishop of Sinocism is nervous, noting that he wouldn't be surprised if Xi + Others took opportunity to cite provocation as an excuse to test out PLA's "new toys."<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-51935531926456500222017-01-13T00:26:18.082+08:002017-01-13T00:26:18.082+08:00The firework will start soon. I think people in Ne...The firework will start soon. I think people in Nelson report are very out of sync with Trump administration. We really are not in Kansas anymore. <br /><br />http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-china-muted-after-tillerson-vows-islands-blockade-2017-1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-32289304492903124282017-01-12T22:52:14.920+08:002017-01-12T22:52:14.920+08:00Economic problems have finally catch up with China...Economic problems have finally catch up with China. As Chinese economy falter, the risk of war will be higher.<br />http://www.businessinsider.com/how-a-strong-dollar-is-hurting-china-2017-1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-40201986979912189992017-01-12T11:59:53.833+08:002017-01-12T11:59:53.833+08:00The future Secretary of State on China:
http://ww...The future Secretary of State on China:<br /><br />http://www.businessinsider.com/r-trump-nominee-says-china-should-be-denied-access-to-south-china-sea-islands-2017-1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-7681175389418211382017-01-11T18:23:33.254+08:002017-01-11T18:23:33.254+08:00The war between US and China has already started. ...The war between US and China has already started. TPP is just the first skirmish. Trump will try something more drastic. If US loses the economic war with China, it makes little sense to fight a physical war. China is not in a good position to fight the economic war, current problem with yuan might ruin China. Forget missile, Trump can do more damage to China through Twitter. <br /><br />Diplomats and generals are on the sideline until trade people do their stuff. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com