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China's now involved in so many quarrels (internal & external) that it's hard to keep track of, so I've decided to make a thread.
Was originally gonna make it covering the whole year, but realised that was too big a task, so I'm just gonna make it from Sept 2020 onwards...
Was originally gonna make it covering the whole year, but realised that was too big a task, so I'm just gonna make it from Sept 2020 onwards...
It's gonna cover both people & governments. Also, to be clear, it does NOT mean that China is always at fault in these situations. But let’s just say there’s a pattern here at least.
1. China vs Czech Republic. Not the most likely of dust-ups here. Some Czech opposition politicians visit Taiwan & say they love it, China flips out & threatens like a gangster that they will "pay a heavy price". https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/china-czech-republic-senate-speaker-taiwan-visit-13067622
2. China vs India. Following on from the earlier Galwan clash, there was a further clash a few days ago. Seems like China encroached, India repelled & are now on a new hilltop. 1 further casualty for India, from an ethnic Tibetan special forces group. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/09/indian-special-forces-member-killed-china-border-skirmish-200902010505237.html
3. China vs Australia. China started suggesting in March that COVID19 maybe came from the US or somewhere outside China. Epidemiologist Zhong Nanshan said that “Only through investigation and tracing can we answer that question.” FM spokesman Zhao Lijian also raised doubts...
3. (cont) ...as did other Chinese ambassadors “Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!”
But when Australia said in April “yeah, let’s have an investigation” China went ballistic & things went rapidly downhill....
But when Australia said in April “yeah, let’s have an investigation” China went ballistic & things went rapidly downhill....
3. (cont) ...Ozzies sentenced to death or detained mysteriously. China raising new trade issues, Oz cancelling extradition treaty with HK & making statements on South China Sea.
Today, China decided to call Australia "poor white trash" https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/chinese-newspaper-claims-australia-becoming-poor-white-trash-of-asia/news-story/2f40905a546669d13a81d9dcd987ae36
Today, China decided to call Australia "poor white trash" https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/chinese-newspaper-claims-australia-becoming-poor-white-trash-of-asia/news-story/2f40905a546669d13a81d9dcd987ae36
4. China vs Mongolian citizens of China. China decided to take a minority group who've given them little trouble in the PRC era & punish them for...???
So, the only Mongolian language social app was blocked & many lessons in Mongolian were stopped. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/01/inner-mongolia-protests-china-mandarin-schools-language
So, the only Mongolian language social app was blocked & many lessons in Mongolian were stopped. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/01/inner-mongolia-protests-china-mandarin-schools-language
4. (cont) Now China is hunting down Mongolian protesters. Hua Chunying described using Putonghua as an "obligation" of everyone in China.
"It's way too extreme... this is naked oppression of ethnic minorities" https://news.yahoo.com/chinese-cops-offer-bounty-suspected-104349504.html
"It's way too extreme... this is naked oppression of ethnic minorities" https://news.yahoo.com/chinese-cops-offer-bounty-suspected-104349504.html
4. (cont) This thread shows that this is still ongoing:
https://twitter.com/WBYeats1865/status/1301928907105472512
LA Times reporter also expelled for reporting the protests:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-los-angeles-times-says-reporter-was-detained-expelled-from-chinas/
https://twitter.com/WBYeats1865/status/1301928907105472512
LA Times reporter also expelled for reporting the protests:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-los-angeles-times-says-reporter-was-detained-expelled-from-chinas/
5. China vs Japan. Japan taking action here - it recently started offering subsidies to companies to move from China to India or Bangladesh. They've now added ASEAN to this scheme. They're worried about their reliance on China given its recent bullying. https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/japan-offers-subsidies-to-firms-relocating-plants-from-china-to-india.html
6. China vs ASEAN. China just up & warned all of ASEAN to not side with the US when it comes to the South China Sea. They blame the US for all the trouble in the SCS, despite the US having no claims there & China building & militarizing artificial islands. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3100145/south-china-sea-beijing-warns-asean-members-against-backing
7. China vs Thailand. In a major blows, Thailand has scrapped the possibility of the Kra Canal project, which could've been a major strategic boost for China. They also put on hold the purchase of 2 Chinese submarines. https://www.wionews.com/world/big-blow-to-china-as-thailand-scraps-kra-canal-project-325142
7. (cont) This came after pressure on the govt from the people of Thailand who didn't want to become some kind of subservient asset of the Chinese. This is a great #MilkTeaAlliance victory.
8. China vs the Tibetan people. Last month Xi Jinping made clear plans to further tighten the already extremely tight control over Tibet & to Sinicize the population. Meanwhile Tibetans in India make it pretty clear how they feel: https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1301803410056912896
9. China vs Malaysia. Malaysia states it won't extradite any Uighurs to China. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/09/04/minister-malaysia-wont-extradite-uighurs-to-china/1900246
10. China vs the Uighur people. Not new, but new reports continue to emerge. Here, a teacher recounts her experience of being forcibly sterilized. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/04/muslim-minority-teacher-50-tells-of-forced-sterilisation-in-xinjiang-china?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
11. China vs USA. So many fronts in this confrontation, but here it's about Chinese interference in the US election, even more active than Russia. Emember their whole "non-interference" doctrine? LOL https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/04/us-security-adviser-china-elections-meddling?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
2. (India cont) India banning more Chinese apps as tensions at the border continue. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/03/india-bans-118-chinese-apps-accusing-companies-of-stealing-data?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
12. China vs English Premier League. OK, not exactly as serious as the others, but hardly a predicted 1. Chinese company bought the rights for the Premier League for 3 seasons but simply refused to pay for the 2nd, breaching the contract. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/03/premier-league-cancels-564m-chinese-tv-contract-in-blow-to-clubs-finances?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
13. China vs Laos. Using debt-trap diplomacy via its #BeltandRoad scheme, Laos cedes control of it's power grid to China. It should now reliably support China over #SouthChinaSea issues as it is hard to oppose your neo-imperialist master. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3100383/chinese-firm-take-majority-control-laos-electric-grid-amid
2. again (India). China says everything is India's fault & it won't cede an inch. This perfectly encapsulates the CCP mindset: act aggressively, then when there's resistance, become livid & blame those resisting for all the problems & refuse compromise. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-entirely-responsible-for-current-tensions-chinas-defence-minister-tells-rajnath-singh/article32528872.ece
14. China vs people of Hong Kong. Today would've been election day in HK if it hadn't been delayed for a year for fake reasons (were only 7 COVID cases yesterday). There is a protest against such nonsense being heavily suppressed by thousands of police. https://twitter.com/HongKongFP/status/1302494636733128706?s=19
14. (cont) Tam Tak-chi arrested for... saying some things the govt didn't like (scroll thru thread below): https://twitter.com/XinqiSu/status/1302442622179393536?s=19
14. (cont) It seems being a bus driver who beeps their horn is enough to enrage the agents of the CCP in HK.
Not saying that they're over sensitive, but... wait, yes I am saying that. https://twitter.com/alvinllum/status/1302537298601369601?s=19
Not saying that they're over sensitive, but... wait, yes I am saying that. https://twitter.com/alvinllum/status/1302537298601369601?s=19
14. (cont) Breaking international law to crush HK people. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/04/hong-kong-security-law-may-break-international-laws-china-human-rights-un?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
14. (cont) Suppress the election, then the people. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/06/hong-kong-protesters-oppose-election-delay-arrests?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
3. again (Oz)
Australian journalists having to flee China for fear of arbitrary arrest (i.e. kidnapping). This is how China behaves when it gets in disputes - like a gangster. https://twitter.com/HongKongFP/status/1303150234042880001
Australian journalists having to flee China for fear of arbitrary arrest (i.e. kidnapping). This is how China behaves when it gets in disputes - like a gangster. https://twitter.com/HongKongFP/status/1303150234042880001
2. again (India)
The PLA appear to have kidnapped 5 citizens of India from Arunachal Pradesh. In response, they've said they don't recognise the region as part of India & say it is occupied "South Tibet". China trolls now going crazy online demanding war. https://www.news18.com/news/india/china-sneers-never-recognized-so-called-arunachal-pradesh-after-kidnapping-of-five-indian-men-2856281.html
The PLA appear to have kidnapped 5 citizens of India from Arunachal Pradesh. In response, they've said they don't recognise the region as part of India & say it is occupied "South Tibet". China trolls now going crazy online demanding war. https://www.news18.com/news/india/china-sneers-never-recognized-so-called-arunachal-pradesh-after-kidnapping-of-five-indian-men-2856281.html
2. again (India)
Chinese troops again advanced on India positions armed with clubs etc (like Galwan clash). Indian troops warned them off, they ignored. Indian troops fired warning shots, they fled. China now furious. First shots fired for 45 years. https://twitter.com/IndoPac_Info/status/1303059693481283584
Chinese troops again advanced on India positions armed with clubs etc (like Galwan clash). Indian troops warned them off, they ignored. Indian troops fired warning shots, they fled. China now furious. First shots fired for 45 years. https://twitter.com/IndoPac_Info/status/1303059693481283584
2. again (India)
China continues to threaten India. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4004381
China continues to threaten India. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4004381
Update on this:
China claims to have "found" the missing youths.
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/china-confirms-%E2%80%98finding%E2%80%99-five-missing-youths-138480 https://twitter.com/NineDragons2/status/1303157709148237824
China claims to have "found" the missing youths.
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/china-confirms-%E2%80%98finding%E2%80%99-five-missing-youths-138480 https://twitter.com/NineDragons2/status/1303157709148237824
3. again (Oz)
China claiming the Australians raided their journalists back in June. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3100785/australia-raided-chinese-journalists-beijing-claims-spat
China claiming the Australians raided their journalists back in June. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3100785/australia-raided-chinese-journalists-beijing-claims-spat
2. again (India)
Tensions continue to build along the border. https://twitter.com/ISCResearch/status/1303668888333320192
Tensions continue to build along the border. https://twitter.com/ISCResearch/status/1303668888333320192
15. China vs Taiwan.
Tsai Ing-wen calls for an alliance of democracies to counter the threats from China. https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/09/08/20/taiwans-tsai-ing-wen-calls-for-alliance-of-democracies-to-oppose-china
Tsai Ing-wen calls for an alliance of democracies to counter the threats from China. https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/09/08/20/taiwans-tsai-ing-wen-calls-for-alliance-of-democracies-to-oppose-china
15. (cont)
Chinese jets continue to buzz Taiwanese airspace, something that has increased hugely since June this year. https://twitter.com/MOFA_Taiwan/status/1304050750452981762
Chinese jets continue to buzz Taiwanese airspace, something that has increased hugely since June this year. https://twitter.com/MOFA_Taiwan/status/1304050750452981762
2. again (India)
China continues to build forces on the border. There is a real possibility of war later this year, something which would have seemed totally & utterly ridiculous to suggest just a few months ago. https://twitter.com/rahulkanwal/status/1303951625287999488
China continues to build forces on the border. There is a real possibility of war later this year, something which would have seemed totally & utterly ridiculous to suggest just a few months ago. https://twitter.com/rahulkanwal/status/1303951625287999488
2. again (India)
Having said that, the FMs of China & India have just come out with a joint statement saying both will "quickly disengage" troops from the border as conflict is in the interest of neither party. Let's see if it actually happens. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/09/china-india-agree-disengage-troops-disputed-border-200911010553087.html
Having said that, the FMs of China & India have just come out with a joint statement saying both will "quickly disengage" troops from the border as conflict is in the interest of neither party. Let's see if it actually happens. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/09/china-india-agree-disengage-troops-disputed-border-200911010553087.html
11. again (USA)
So many things happening recently between these two I'm sure I've overlooked most. Today it's China saying it will restrict US diplomats in the same way Chinese diplomats have been restricted in the US. https://hongkongfp.com/2020/09/11/breaking-beijing-says-it-will-impose-reciprocal-restrictions-on-us-diplomats-in-china-and-hong-kong/
So many things happening recently between these two I'm sure I've overlooked most. Today it's China saying it will restrict US diplomats in the same way Chinese diplomats have been restricted in the US. https://hongkongfp.com/2020/09/11/breaking-beijing-says-it-will-impose-reciprocal-restrictions-on-us-diplomats-in-china-and-hong-kong/
Further update:
China has now returned the 5 it abducted, claiming they were "intelligence personnel disguised as hunters".
https://twitter.com/NineDragons2/status/1303528966259605505
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54132035
China has now returned the 5 it abducted, claiming they were "intelligence personnel disguised as hunters".
https://twitter.com/NineDragons2/status/1303528966259605505
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54132035
16. China vs Germany
Germany is one of the biggest advocates of "change thru trade" (i.e. do nothing) when it comes to China, a relatively friendly western nation. So China just slapped a ban on pork imports from there cos it wants to show who is boss.
https://www.ft.com/content/056d3e13-e19b-41f9-ad70-d44a79915715
Germany is one of the biggest advocates of "change thru trade" (i.e. do nothing) when it comes to China, a relatively friendly western nation. So China just slapped a ban on pork imports from there cos it wants to show who is boss.
https://www.ft.com/content/056d3e13-e19b-41f9-ad70-d44a79915715
17. China vs The Vatican/Catholicism
China has placed dissenting Catholic priests in Jiangxi province under house arrest, in breach of an agreement signed with the Vatican to protect clergy from coercion. https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20200913/IPC27OTLCZGJLHMD6DB7E4BCGY/
China has placed dissenting Catholic priests in Jiangxi province under house arrest, in breach of an agreement signed with the Vatican to protect clergy from coercion. https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20200913/IPC27OTLCZGJLHMD6DB7E4BCGY/
15. again (Taiwan)
China shoots itself in foot. The KMT opposition planned to visit a China dialogue session, to which the DPP was opposed. CCTV in China said the KMT were coming to "beg for peace". After they refused to apologise, KMT have withdrawn. https://twitter.com/WilliamYang120/status/1305414865532538881
China shoots itself in foot. The KMT opposition planned to visit a China dialogue session, to which the DPP was opposed. CCTV in China said the KMT were coming to "beg for peace". After they refused to apologise, KMT have withdrawn. https://twitter.com/WilliamYang120/status/1305414865532538881
11. again (USA)
The US restricts some imports from Xinjiang as some companies are accused of using forced labour from minorities. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/14/politics/us-xinjiang-cotton-imports-intl-hnk/index.html
The US restricts some imports from Xinjiang as some companies are accused of using forced labour from minorities. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/14/politics/us-xinjiang-cotton-imports-intl-hnk/index.html
18. China vs Indonesia
Chinese coast guard entered Indonesian waters near the Natunas, was monitored & driven away. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3101519/south-china-sea-heats-indonesia-shadows-chinese-ship-near-natuna
Chinese coast guard entered Indonesian waters near the Natunas, was monitored & driven away. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3101519/south-china-sea-heats-indonesia-shadows-chinese-ship-near-natuna
11 & 15. again (USA & Taiwan)
China warns of "serious damage" to relations with the US if they seek closer economic ties with Taiwan. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-warns-of-serious-damage-to-us-relations-if-economic-meeting-with-taiwan-isnt-canceled-2020-09-14?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo
China warns of "serious damage" to relations with the US if they seek closer economic ties with Taiwan. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-warns-of-serious-damage-to-us-relations-if-economic-meeting-with-taiwan-isnt-canceled-2020-09-14?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo
15. again (Taiwan)
Taiwan calls for a global coalition to stop Chinese aggression. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/17/taiwan-calls-for-global-coalition-against-chinas-aggression-as-us-official-flies-in
Taiwan calls for a global coalition to stop Chinese aggression. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/17/taiwan-calls-for-global-coalition-against-chinas-aggression-as-us-official-flies-in
11. again (USA)
US plans a major expansion of its already huge fleet, tho China has rapidly caught up (or even overtaken) it in size/capability. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/17/us-plans-big-expansion-of-navy-fleet-to-challenge-growing-chinese-sea-power
US plans a major expansion of its already huge fleet, tho China has rapidly caught up (or even overtaken) it in size/capability. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/17/us-plans-big-expansion-of-navy-fleet-to-challenge-growing-chinese-sea-power
3. again (Australia)
China intimidates Chinese-Australians into silence via the threat of retribution against their families back in the PRC. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/17/chinese-australians-scared-to-speak-out-for-fear-family-members-in-china-will-be-targeted-paper-says
China intimidates Chinese-Australians into silence via the threat of retribution against their families back in the PRC. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/17/chinese-australians-scared-to-speak-out-for-fear-family-members-in-china-will-be-targeted-paper-says
3. again (Oz)
Tensions rumble on. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/17/malicious-slander-china-outraged-by-claim-its-consular-officials-infiltrated-australia-politics?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Tensions rumble on. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/17/malicious-slander-china-outraged-by-claim-its-consular-officials-infiltrated-australia-politics?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
14. again (ppl of Hong Kong)
A man said some words. This is serious enough to deny him bail apparently. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/17/hong-kong-activist-denied-bail-after-being-charge-with-sedition-tam-tak-chi?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
A man said some words. This is serious enough to deny him bail apparently. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/17/hong-kong-activist-denied-bail-after-being-charge-with-sedition-tam-tak-chi?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
19. China vs Ecuador
Massive fishing fleets engaged in illegal fishing ravaging the waters near the Galapagos. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/17/chinese-fishing-armada-plundered-waters-around-galapagos-data-shows?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Massive fishing fleets engaged in illegal fishing ravaging the waters near the Galapagos. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/17/chinese-fishing-armada-plundered-waters-around-galapagos-data-shows?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
15. again (Taiwan)
China continues to buzz Taiwan as part of a deliberate military threat. https://twitter.com/SCMPNews/status/1307284484069429249?s=19
China continues to buzz Taiwan as part of a deliberate military threat. https://twitter.com/SCMPNews/status/1307284484069429249?s=19
15. (cont)
Open threats of all out war for... talking to a foreign official. https://twitter.com/globaltimesnews/status/1307166376075784193?s=19
Open threats of all out war for... talking to a foreign official. https://twitter.com/globaltimesnews/status/1307166376075784193?s=19
20. China vs Canada
Canada ditches idea of a trade deal as the relationship is too poor right now. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-canada-trade-idUSKBN2692QC
Canada ditches idea of a trade deal as the relationship is too poor right now. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-canada-trade-idUSKBN2692QC
21. China vs Nepal
China has constructed 9 buildings on Nepali land, encroaching on their territory. https://english.khabarhub.com/2020/19/128819/
China has constructed 9 buildings on Nepali land, encroaching on their territory. https://english.khabarhub.com/2020/19/128819/
15. again (Taiwan)
Another day, another threat. https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1201615.shtml
Another day, another threat. https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1201615.shtml
8. again (the Tibetan people)
Camp system has been expanding into Tibet. https://twitter.com/asiatimesonline/status/1308344070268428290
Camp system has been expanding into Tibet. https://twitter.com/asiatimesonline/status/1308344070268428290
14. again (people of Hong Kong)
HK police simply decided they'd take the effective power to accredit the press & deny the ability to cover their actions properly. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/23/hong-kong-police-tighten-control-on-media-with-new-accreditation-rules?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
HK police simply decided they'd take the effective power to accredit the press & deny the ability to cover their actions properly. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/23/hong-kong-police-tighten-control-on-media-with-new-accreditation-rules?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
