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[Torrakko]

Tulee mieleen Kuuban saarto...ja sekin kyllä nosti jännitystä aika "kivasti".

Mutuilen että noin ne isot pojat leikkii. Ei vaakakupissa mitkään puheet paina paljoakaan vaan raaka voima ja montako ruumista tulisi.

 

[aj77]

Eli Kiina saa alueella vapaat kädet ja maailman mahtavin valtio perääntyy. Ei helvetti, sääliksi käy sitä ihmis parkaa joka hyppää pressan tuolille Trumpin jälkeen.

Tuonne pitäs heittää helvetin suuri laivasto-osasto muutamine lentotuki-aluksineen ja muutama sata erilaista lentokonetta + B-52, B-2. Sitten pistää Kiinan kanssa kova kovaa vastaan ja aloittaa koko sotakoneiston mobilisointi ellei se heti säikähdä ja vetäydy kuoreensa. Sitten tehdään joku diili että molemmat voi vetäytyä voittajina ja kumpikaan ei menetä kasvojaan.

Tuossa taaemmalla sivulla dokumentissa kiinalaiset naureskelee kun järjestivät sotaharjoituksen Taiwanin lähellä ja jenkit vastasi. Lännen uutisissa näytettiin komeaa lentotukialusryhmää höyryämässä. Kiinalaisten mukaan tuli yksi tiedustelupaatti johonkin etäälle ja lentotukialusryhmä oli uutiskuvattavana vielä kauempana. Yleinen vitsi Pekingin kapakoissa selvästi.

 

[taantumu]

USA:n laivaston lentotukialus USS Carl Vinson osastoineen aloitti partioinnin etelä-Kiinan merellä. Toivottavasti kukaan ei hölmöile tuolla.

A United States aircraft carrier strike group has begun patrols in the South China Sea amid growing tensions with China.

The US Navy said the force, which includes the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and a fleet of supporting warships, has begun “routine operations” in the disputed waterway.

The operations come amid concerns the South China Sea could become a flash point under President Donald Trump’s administration.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...l-vinson-patrol-south-china-sea-a7588131.html

 

[ctg]

Southeast Asian countries see China's installation of weapons systems in the South China Sea as very unsettling and want to prevent militarization and urge dialogue to stop "recent developments" from escalating, the Philippines said on Tuesday.

Foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) were unanimous in their concern about Beijing's reclamation and militarization of manmade islands, Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay said.

Yasay did not specify which developments provoked the concern, but said the bloc hoped China and the United States would ensure peace and stability.

"The ASEAN members have been unanimous in their expression of concern about what they see as a militarization of the region," Yasay told reporters after a ministers' retreat on the Philippine island of Boracay.

The Philippines is chairman (chair) of the grouping this year and will host its annual meetings, some of which are joined by outside powers, including China and the United States.

Referring to China's artificial islands, Yasay added, "They have noticed, very unsettlingly, that China has installed weapons systems in these facilities that they have established, and they have expressed strong concern about this."

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-asean-philippines-idUSKBN1600I3

China, Spangler added, seems to be biding its time amid confusion in Washington, issuing statements denouncing the US’ actions and waiting to see how far Trump will go to preserve his tough-talking persona.

“The reality is that disarray in Washington can only hurt US interests and weaken its global leadership role,” he said. “Beijing, in turn, may eventually benefit from this.”

http://sea-globe.com/routine-new-us-patrols-south-china-sea/

 

[ctg]

mr t ei tee kääntäjien työstä helppoa

As political leaders in Japan pay close attention to how U.S. President Donald Trump will go in office, so, too, are interpreters who have had a nightmarish experience translating his disjointed speeches.

“He rarely speaks logically, and he only emphasizes one side of things as if it were the absolute truth. There are lots of moments when I suspected his assertions were factually dubious,” said Chikako Tsuruta, who routinely covers Trump-related news as an interpreter for CNN, ABC and CBS.

“He is so overconfident and yet so logically unconvincing that my interpreter friends and I often joke that if we translated his words as they are, we would end up making ourselves sound stupid,” Tsuruta, who is also a professor of interpreting and translation studies at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, said in a recent interview.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/20...to-make-sense-of-trump-speeches/#.WKc_TGTyuPQ

 

[ctg]

China, in an early test of US President Donald Trump, is nearly finished building almost two dozen structures on artificial islands in the South China Sea that appear designed to house long-range surface-to-air missiles, two US officials told Reuters.

The development is likely to raise questions about whether and how the United States will respond, given its vows to take a tough line on China in the South China Sea.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...sea-islands-that-could-house-missiles-us-says

 

[ctg]

China is getting noisier and noisier in the South China Sea, sending warnings to every nation that challenges its ambitious agenda—to write the navigation rules for the world’ busiest sea trade route.

Like a warning Beijing sent to Taiwan and the US last December in the form of a naval force demonstration, as a group of Chinese warships that included the country’s only aircraft carrier made its way to the South China Sea after passing south of Taiwan in a “routine” exercise.

Then there are warnings to Japan in the form of “red lines,” to South Korea in the form of import bans and boycotts of Korean products, and to India by not supporting New Delhi’s bid to join the Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG).

The trouble for China is that nobody seems to take its warnings seriously. At least global financial markets aren't, for the time being.

In fact, global markets have been in a rally mode in recent months. Even as Beijing’s South China Sea protests intensified in recent months. With one exception: the Philippines’ financial markets that have been confused by the President Duterte’s flip-flops.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmo...ignore-chinas-repeated-warnings/#775bc05c110d

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Tuesday it opposed action by other countries under the pretext of freedom of navigation that undermined its sovereignty, after a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group began patrols in the contested South China Sea.

The U.S. navy said the strike group, including the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson, began "routine operations" in the South China Sea on Saturday amid growing tension with China over control of the disputed waterway.

"China always respects the freedom of navigation and overflight all countries enjoy under international law," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily news briefing.

"But we are consistently opposed to relevant countries threatening and damaging the sovereignty and security of littoral countries under the flag of freedom of navigation and overflight," Geng said in China's first official comment on the latest U.S. patrol since it began.

"We hope relevant countries can do more to safeguard regional peace and stability," he said.

The U.S. carrier strike group has not referred to its recent operations in the South China Sea as "freedom of navigation" patrols.

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/a...a-opposes-us-naval-patrols-in-south-china-sea

 

[ctg]

Ei helvetti. Mr t ja hänen läpensä.

Beijing has hit back at Donald Trump after the US president risked reigniting a simmering feud with China by accusing it of being the “grand champion” of currency manipulation.

After months of turbulence and uncertainty between the world’s two biggest economies, relations appeared to settle two weeks ago after the US president and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, held their first phone conversation since the billionaire’s inauguration.

However, in an interview with Reuters on Thursday that also saw Trump reiterate his desire for American nuclear supremacy, the US president, who has attacked China over trade, Taiwan, North Korea and the South China Sea, threatened to undermine the tentative rapprochement with a fresh verbal assault.

“I think they’re grand champions at manipulation of currency. So I haven’t held back. We’ll see what happens,” Trump said.

The president’s comments were reported just hours after the incoming treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, made apparently contradictory remarks signalling that the White House had no immediate plans to label China a currency manipulator – something Trump had pledged to do on his first day in office.

Beijing rejected Trump’s claims on Friday, with the foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang claiming his country had “no intention of deliberately devaluing its currency to gain a trade advantage”.

Asked by the Guardian about Trump’s claims of currency manipulation, Geng said: “If you must pin the label of ‘grand champion’ ... on China, then we are a grand champion of economic development. We’ve made great achievements since the start of economic reform and opening-up, making us the undisputed grand champion.”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news...eing-grand-champions-of-currency-manipulation

In statement, the Arms Control Association said Trump’s position was misguided: “Mr Trump’s comments suggest, once again, that he is ill-informed about nuclear weapons and has a poor understanding of the unique dangers of nuclear weapons.

“The history of the cold war shows us that no one comes out on ‘top of the pack’ of an arms race and nuclear brinksmanship.”

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-china-currency-exclusive-idUSKBN1622PJ

 

[ctg]

According to Chinese state media, Beijing’s first domestically built carrier is nearing completion at Dalian.

The vessel — which is expected to become operational in 2020 — will be launched soon. Thereafter, the new carrier will spend roughly the next two years being outfitted with various systems such as sensors and other hardware.

https://warisboring.com/chinas-second-aircraft-carrier-is-almost-complete-aeefad0aa293#.oui1iljsr

 

[John Hilly]

https://warisboring.com/chinas-second-aircraft-carrier-is-almost-complete-aeefad0aa293#.oui1iljsr

Luit saman jutun kuin minä. Panin jutun merivoimien tulevaisuus -ketjuun.

 

[ctg]

Recent imagery appears to confirm a February 21 Reuters report that China has nearly completed structures intended to house surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems on its three largest outposts in the Spratly Islands. The deployment of SAM batteries to Fiery Cross, Mischief, and Subi Reefs would be in keeping with China’s efforts to extend its defense capabilities throughout the nine-dash line. The new structures can be seen in various stages of construction below.

https://amti.csis.org/chinas-sam-shelters-spratlys/

 

[TungstenHeart]

Suht hyvä kooste mitä tuolla alueella on menossa:

 

[aj77]

https://twitter.com/x/status/836743056154046464

 

[Nurkantakanen]

Make America’s Carrier Air Wing Great Again

https://manglermuldoon.blogspot.fi/

 

[nönnönnöö]

" Kiina varoittaa ”uhkaavasta kriisistä” ja ”täystörmäyksestä” Itä-Aasiassa ja ehdottaa sopimusta tilanteen purkamiseksi. Kiina ehdotti keskiviikkona, että Pohjois-Korea keskeyttää ydin- ja ohjuskokeensa, ja vastineeksi Yhdysvallat ja Etelä-Korea keskeyttävät sotaharjoituksensa, kertoivat uutistoimistot. "



http://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000005118468.html

Kun nyt ei vaan sattuis mitään

 

[ctg]

China is expanding its presence in the South China Sea with plans to build an underwater observation system and to send tourists to the disputed areas.

Chinese media say the government is planning to build an underwater observation system to provide real-time information on many different seabed conditions. The Chinese government newspaper, Global Times, says it will study the physical and chemical qualities of the sea.

Experts say the effort will help China to better explore the area for valuable resources such as oil and natural gas. Each year, five trillion dollars worth of trade passes through the South China Sea. China claims territorial rights to most of the sea.

http://learningenglish.voanews.com/...ion-system-and-increased-tourism/3752080.html

BEIJING (REUTERS) - A first draft of a code of conduct for behaviour in the disputed South China Sea has been completed, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday (March 8), adding that tension in the waterway had eased notably.

Since 2010, China and the 10 members of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) have been discussing a set of rules aimed at avoiding conflict among rival claimants in the busy South China Sea.

Speaking at his annual news conference on the sidelines of China's parliamentary session, Wang said talks last month had made "clear progress" and had formulated a first draft of a framework for the code.

"China and Asean countries feel satisfied with this," he said.

Wang said tensions in the South China Sea had not just "somewhat dropped, but had distinctly dropped" over the past year.

But in a nod to the United States and its regular freedom of navigation naval patrols in the region, Wang said those who still wanted to "stir up trouble" will be condemned by countries in the region.

"We definitely will not allow this stable situation, which has been hard to come by, be damaged or interfered with," he said.

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/ea...t-of-south-china-sea-code-of-conduct-is-ready

Beijing is softening its tone in South China Sea disputes, adapting to the American position -- freedom of navigation, that is.

That’s according to Wang Guoqing, spokesman for the Fifth Session of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

"As a major trading nation and the biggest country along the South China Sea, China attaches more importance than any other country to navigational freedom and security in the South China Sea," Wang said in answering reporters' questions at a news conference for the session in Beijing on Thursday.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosm...one-in-south-china-sea-disputes/#c6f52e9653f0

What made Beijing change its tone?

Some Chinese scholars attribute the change to Philippines’ President’s flip-flops that saved the peace.

Last July Philippines and its close ally, the U.S., scored a big victory against China. An international arbitration ruling ruled that China has no historic title over the waters of the South China Sea.

Yet Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte stunned the global community and financial markets by siding with China on the dispute, and seeking a “divorce” from the U.S.

While Duterte’s flip flops have saved peace for the time being, it’s hard to see how they will save peace in the future, if Beijing’s perception of “freedom of navigation” is different from that of Washington.

That’s why investors should cast a wary eye on the geopolitical risks in the South China Sea region markets.

 

[ctg]

A first draft of a Sino-Asean code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea has been completed, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

Talks between Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) were needed to decide on the final version, which was likely to cover a binding crisis management mechanism, prevention of the installation of offensive weapons and freedom of navigation, analysts said. China and Asean have been discussing a set of rules to avoid conflicts among claimants in the busy South China Sea since 2010.

http://www.scmp.com/news/china/dipl...nd-asean-agree-draft-code-conduct-south-china

 

[ctg]

BEIJING: China has put into service its new generation J-20 stealth fighter, a warplane it hopes will narrow the military gap with the United States, as senior naval officers said the country was building a "first class" navy and developing a marine corps.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ng-first-class-fleet/articleshow/57571192.cms

 

[ctg]

No niin. Dutertella taas liippaa.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he has told the military to assert Philippine ownership of a large ocean region off the country's northeastern coast where Chinese survey ships were spotted last year, in a discovery that alarmed Philippine defense officials.

Duterte said he ordered the military to assert ownership of Benham Rise in a friendly way, repeating that his country has no option but to be diplomatic because "I cannot match the might of China."

"My order to my military, you go there and tell them straight that this is ours, but I say it in friendship," Duterte said in a news conference when asked about the issue in the waters facing the Pacific Ocean.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/79e3...e-asks-military-tell-china-vast-sea-area-ours

Japan plans to dispatch its largest warship on a three-month tour through the South China Sea beginning in May, three sources said, in its biggest show of naval force in the region since World War Two.

China claims almost all the disputed waters and its growing military presence has fueled concern in Japan and the West, with the United States holding regular air and naval patrols to ensure freedom of navigation.

The Izumo helicopter carrier, commissioned only two years ago, will make stops in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka before joining the Malabar joint naval exercise with Indian and U.S. naval vessels in the Indian Ocean in July.

It will return to Japan in August, the sources said.

"The aim is to test the capability of the Izumo by sending it out on an extended mission," said one of the sources who have knowledge of the plan. "It will train with the U.S. Navy in the South China Sea," he added, asking not to be identified because he is not authorized to talk to the media.

A spokesman for Japan's Maritime Self Defense Force declined to comment.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-navy-southchinasea-exclusive-idUSKBN16K0UP

 

[ctg]

Maritime shipping from the Far Eastern countries which make virtually everything our island nation depends on to function must pass through a number of choke-points (such as the Strait of Hormuz) that could otherwise be easily dominated by a nation wanting to make a point about Britain’s vulnerability, and once she is operational HMS Queen Elizabeth will be deploying to the South China Sea. This is partly to fly the flag in a part of the world the UK has traditionally had little presence in, partly a thank you to the US Navy for training the UK’s future aircraft carrier and F-35 crews (QE will be taking the place of a US carrier’s normal deployment), and partly to safeguard Britain’s own interests, keeping the seas open for lawful commerce to flourish.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/03/13/new_aircraft_carrier_jetty_portsmouth/