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wonderingjoesmith
Joined: 19 Aug 2012
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Location: Guangzhou
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| chinatimes wrote: |
| Where is credible evidence the Chinese will do anything? |
1) Dramatically increased millitary budget
2) Accelerated traditionalizm
3) Ignoring the hate of citizens for another nation (especially in education)
4) Promoting investments that facilitate one nation's ecomomic boost while destroying another one's
5) Building up the forces in disputed areas
6) Sidestepping the issues politically |
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Ariadne
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Hey, it's always good to have a plan. We should all have something in mind for a quick get away because of war or an epidemic or a sudden change in the friendliness quotient. I just don't feel any real urgency at this point. I don't think the current 'negotiations' will result in war. Seems most unlikely.
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choudoufu
Joined: 25 May 2010
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Location: Mao-berry, PRC
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:47 am Post subject: |
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| roadwalker wrote: |
| I'm with chinatimes on this one: I don't see much happening in terms of an actual war. ... |
china has two other options.......dump their japanese bonds, cut off
exports of rare earths. |
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wonderingjoesmith
Joined: 19 Aug 2012
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Location: Guangzhou
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:53 am Post subject: |
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| roadwalker wrote: |
| I'm with chinatimes on this one: I don't see much happening in terms of an actual war. I wouldn't count out some serious damage to Japanese or American assets in China, or even a few deaths, but the government doesn't want war and will tamp it down. Japan doesn't want war with China, either. And as was mentioned, more or less, above, the US only responds to attacks from smaller, less powerful countries. |
I guess Chinese now know why they can push their luck further. |
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7969
Joined: 26 Mar 2003
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Location: Coastal Guangdong
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:53 am Post subject: |
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| choudoufu wrote: |
| roadwalker wrote: |
| I'm with chinatimes on this one: I don't see much happening in terms of an actual war. ... |
china has two other options.......dump their japanese bonds, cut off exports of rare earths. |
They could, but:
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| For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. |
Newton's Third Law of Motion. |
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choudoufu
Joined: 25 May 2010
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Location: Mao-berry, PRC
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:55 am Post subject: |
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| kungfuman wrote: |
I have starting a contingency plan.
1- Pack a bag with bare necessities in case I need to make a quick exit - change of clothes and some cosmetics. |
passport.........check.
currency.........check.
9mm+ammo...check.
bowie knife.....check.
water filter.....check.
lip gloss....................................  |
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7969
Joined: 26 Mar 2003
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Location: Coastal Guangdong
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:56 am Post subject: |
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| Ariadne wrote: |
| Hey, it's always good to have a plan. We should all have something in mind for a quick get away because of war or an epidemic or a sudden change in the friendliness quotient. I just don't feel any real urgency at this point. I don't think the current 'negotiations' will result in war. Seems most unlikely. |
Possibly, but:
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| It is better to war-war than to jaw-jaw. |
Sir Winston Churchill
(Bizarro-parallel universe version) |
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wonderingjoesmith
Joined: 19 Aug 2012
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Location: Guangzhou
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:59 am Post subject: |
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| choudoufu wrote: |
| roadwalker wrote: |
| I'm with chinatimes on this one: I don't see much happening in terms of an actual war. ... |
china has two other options.......dump their japanese bonds, cut off
exports of rare earths. |
I think Chinese cut exports of rare earths to Japan this week. |
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Shroob
Joined: 02 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:10 am Post subject: |
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| You can get visas on arrival in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Cambodia. The length of stay varies, but it should be enough for a nice holiday! |
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Mr. Leafy
Joined: 24 Apr 2012
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Location: North of the Wall
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:52 am Post subject: |
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| Is there a link to sign up to receive all the embassy warnings? |
Roadwalker gave links for US citizens, for everyone, it's always a good idea to register with your embassy when living abroad. Several times in the past 20 years during political situations or after natural disasters my embassy has contacted me with 'be alert' or 'don't worry' notices or specific advice about what to do. In one case they were evacuating citizens (not in the region where I lived, but nearby) but they could only contact people whose numbers and emails they knew. Register now if you aren't and keep it up to date.
For Canadians,
https://www.voyage2.gc.ca/registration_inscription/olrportal-eng.aspx |
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chinesearmy
Joined: 08 Apr 2010
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Location: canada
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:55 am Post subject: |
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| kungfuman wrote: |
b. Philippines could be an easy escape and cheaper than HK if need to stay somewhere for a week while arranging safe passage home.
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lots of saber rattling in the philippines as well |
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fresha
Joined: 22 Aug 2012
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Location: USA
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Shroob
Joined: 02 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Remember to apply/job hunt before February.
Also, got to love the photoshopped image in that article. So Chinese (even if it does say Getty). |
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zanerguy
Joined: 19 Oct 2004
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Location: shanghai
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:22 am Post subject: |
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| Lol, just stop watching so much news and come whenever you want. |
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youtalkingtome
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:16 am Post subject: |
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| Schools will start putting a clause into contracts that state in the event of war, teachers will be teaching in air-raid shelters and will be paid at half rate with the other half going to the war effort. |
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