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    Quote Originally Posted by NumbNuts

    Turns out so far , Xi is a massive pussy and coward , that allowed his nation to be humiliated in front of the world. Normally that doesn't happen.
    Should’ve bombed a runway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NumbNuts
    China will impose sanctions on Pelosi and her immediate family due to a visit to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
    That’ll teach her.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beachbound View Post
    Should’ve bombed a runway.
    Yep. He showed weakness. US next provocation is ready to go.


    As a show of strength US Air & Naval forces will conduct a standard Transit through the #Taiwan Strait in the coming days: Report

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    On the one hand it was kind of unnecessarily provocative (not to mention pointless) to send Pelosi there, especially knowing how sensitive this issue is to the Chinese.
    On the other hand it was a real case of the Chinese feelings getting hurted the way they over reacted. Like a baby spitting the dummy.
    If they'd just ignored it it's unlikely anyone would have paid much attention to the visit.
    “If we stop testing right now we’d have very few cases, if any.” Donald J Trump.

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    Xi either has to fight a war or maybe see if the US will settle for a 25 year lease. If he settles for a lease , his govt will fall.

    If sailing a couple carrier groups into the Taiwan strait isn't gunboat diplomacy I don't know what is.

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    From Taiwan mod

    PLA dispatched 68 aircraft and 13 vessels until 17:00 (UTC+8) for the activities around Taiwan Strait, part of which had crossed the median line and jeopardized the status quo of the strait.

    https://twitter.com/MoNDefense/statu...613938688?s=19

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cujo View Post
    On the one hand it was kind of unnecessarily provocative (not to mention pointless) to send Pelosi there, especially knowing how sensitive this issue is to the Chinese.
    They didn't send her there, she chose to go. Biden didn't want her to go.

    It's called a democracy, people actually have a choice.

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    She’s back in the states and doing fine after a productive trip.

    Nancy Pelosi - In advance of meetings with the US Country Team led by @USAmbJapan & the Commanders of the @US7thFleet and @USForcesJapan, our Congressional delegation met the U.S. Marine Detachment at @USEmbassyTokyo https://twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/st...49433290432514


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    Nancy Pelosi - Here in Japan & across the world, our valiant heroes in uniform are guardians of Democracy.

    It was an honor to meet with Lt. Gen. Rupp, Vice Adm. Walden & other @USForcesJapan & @US7thFleet servicemembers today to bring the gratitude of the Congress for their patriotic service. https://twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/st...06309747171330





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    Last edited by S Landreth; 06-08-2022 at 04:39 AM.

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    Pelosi says China "will not isolate Taiwan" as drills ramp up near island



    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday responded to China's live military drills around Taiwan by saying that Beijing won't succeed in isolating the self-governing island nor stop U.S. officials from visiting Taipei.

    Driving the news: Pelosi made the comments after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo as she wrapped up this week's congressional delegation trip to Asia that included a visit to Taiwan, which triggered the drills that Beijing plans to last for several days.


    • Pelosi denounced China's military for firing missiles into the sea near Taiwan on Thursday, demanding it "immediately" stop the launches as Japanese officials estimated that five ballistic missiles landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone.
    • There were no immediate reports of China's military firing missiles on Friday, but Taiwan's Defense Ministry said multiple Chinese warships and fighter aircraft were "participating in drills around Taiwan Strait and have crossed the median line."


    What they're saying: Pelosi said Beijing had tried to isolate Taipei with action such as opposing the World Health Organization from granting recognition to Taiwan.


    • "The Chinese made their strikes, probably using our visit as an excuse," she said.
    • "They may try to keep Taiwan from visiting or participating in other places but they will not isolate Taiwan," Pelosi said. "They are not doing our traveling schedule, the Chinese government is not doing that."


    Of note: Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concern on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia that Beijing might be trying to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.


    • ""We and countries around the world believe that escalation serves no one and could have unintended consequences that serve no one's interests, including ASEAN members, and including China," Blinken said.


    Flashback: China's foreign minister said the day before Thursday's live ammunition drills near Taiwan that Pelosi's Taipei visit was a "farce" and those "who offend China will surely be punished."

    Context: The ruling Chinese Communist Party considers the democratically run island as a breakaway province.

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    China has prohibited use of the phrase "Made in Taiwan" on any product the island now exports to the mainland, and now must use the name "Chinese Taipei" or "Taiwan, China".

    Apple is asking all its suppliers to follow the regulation.

    Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

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    China not in control of US 'travel schedule', says Nancy Pelosi





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    Pentagon chiefs’ calls to China go unanswered amid Taiwan crisis

    Top Chinese military officials have not returned multiple calls from their American counterparts this week as a crisis erupted in the Pacific over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, according to three people with knowledge of the attempts.


    Beijing’s ghosting of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Mark Milley comes as China continues launching missiles and positioning warships and aircraft in unprecedented military drills around Taiwan. Officials and experts say China’s silence is a shortsighted and reckless move that increases the risk of escalation in an already tense situation.

    “If the [Chinese military] is operating more aggressively, and in closer proximity to U.S. forces with greater frequency, we’d need these mechanisms even more to promote a safe operating environment,” said Randy Schriver, who served as the top Pentagon official for Asia policy in the Trump administration.

    U.S. military leaders strive to maintain open lines of communication even with potential adversaries such as China to prevent accidents and other miscalculations that could turn into a full-blown conflict.

    MORE Pentagon chiefs’ calls to China go unanswered amid Taiwan crisis - POLITICO

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    ^ To be expected. As Backspin posted yesterday, China has cut ties with the US in a number of areas, including military.

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    Quote Originally Posted by misskit View Post
    Pentagon chiefs’ calls to China go unanswered amid Taiwan crisis
    Damn the chinkies have tumbled the prank calls.

    "Hello, is Mike Hunt there?"

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    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    Damn the chinkies have tumbled the prank calls.

    "Hello, is Mike Hunt there?"
    Yep, that was very funny over the hotel tannoy back in the ‘70’s

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    Taiwan’s senior missile development technician found dead in a hotel room in south Taiwan. No further details


    The Taiwan missile official died of a heart attack, had a history of heart problems and there were no signs of any intrusion into his hotel room. False alarm (Reuters).

    Taiwan: Top official leading missile production found dead in hotel room, report says | The Independent

    Did the callgirl stayed for a statement for police or they didn't had money to compensate for her time? ��
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    BREAKING: Lithuania to send an 11 government official delegation for a five day visit to Taiwan, starting Sunday.

    Small dog syndrome

    Source :https://twitter.com/ChollimaOrg/stat...tRZU64-mA&s=19

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    Quote Originally Posted by misskit View Post
    Officials and experts say China’s silence is a shortsighted and reckless move that increases the risk of escalation in an already tense situation.


    That's friggin rich eh. This silly bitch almost starts WW3 because she's an empty brained egotist. Nuke Pelosi.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bsnub View Post
    ^

    More fake BS. Nothing Skiddy posts can be trusted because it is literally all fake news horseshit.
    Don't "sources bro" this . Everyone knows that Paul Pelosi has money in China

    HK supports central govt's countermeasures against Pelosi's visit; sanctions may cause 'substantial financial loss if economic connection is cut off' - Global Times

    According to Pelosi's financial disclosure filing last year, her husband Paul Pelosi Sr had assets of between $50,000 and $100,000 in a San Francisco-based financial firm called Matthews International Mutual Fund which is active in Asia, including Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, reported the South China Morning Post.

    Pelosi's family has had millions of dollars on the line when it comes to China, US writer Peter Schweizer revealed in his book, Breitbart reported, and Pelosi's husband was also involved with multiple limousine services, including one that catered to the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing, the report noted.

    Pelosi's son, Paul Pelosi Jr, also sought business opportunities in China via two companies, International Media Acquisition Corp and Global Tech Industries Group, according to the report.
    Last edited by Backspin; 07-08-2022 at 06:50 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Backspin View Post
    Paul Pelosi Sr had assets of between $50,000 and $100,000
    Pocket change and insignificant. He is worth about $130 mil and has about $50 mil in investments.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Norton View Post
    Pocket change and insignificant. He is worth about $130 mil and has about $50 mil in investments.
    Those numbers are missing zeros clearly. Matthews funds probably have a million + minimum

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    Quote Originally Posted by Backspin View Post
    Those numbers are missing clearly. Matthews funds probably have a million + minimum
    Not if you do your homework. Same as with any subject on the forum. Not my job to do other folks homework but here ya go.

    Paul Pelosi Net Worth $130 Million (Forbes 2022) Business Earnings

    And as an added bonus.

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    You'll have to put all that in a meme for him to understand it Norts.

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