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| Chinese army general calls for 'decisive action' | |
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| arvcab | Apr 28 2012, 04:54 AM Post #1 |
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http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/27/12...-vs-philippines MANILA, Philippines - China should launch "decisive action" against the Philippines to reinforce Beijing's claim on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a hardline Chinese army general said Friday. People's Liberation Army (PLA) Major General Luo Yuan, in a commentary published by state-owned website china.org.cn, said China has not abandoned the idea of "war at all costs" to protect its interests. "'Peaceful rise and 'period of strategic opportunity' preclude war," said Luo, who has been described by Western media as "hawkish" for his ultranationalist views. "It is incorrect to assume that China will completely rule out military action in any event during this 'period of strategic opportunity,'" he said. "The assumption that China will abandon the notion of war at all costs due to its 'peaceful rise' philosophy is also incorrect. The major difference between 'peaceful rise' and 'non-peaceful rise' lies in the motive for war as opposed to whether or not to start one. To safeguard our sovereign and territory rights, we will never hesitate to face up to any military challenge," he added. Chinese military, fishing base on Scarborough Luo, who also serves as vice secretary-general of China Association for Military Science, said that instead of pulling out 2 ships from Scarborough, "China should have taken the opportunity presented by the situation to strengthen its claims to Huangyan Island by raising the Chinese flag or establishing a military or fishing base." He accused the Philippines of causing the current standoff in the West Philippine Sea. "Therefore it is important that China demonstrates its determination to safeguard its national sovereignty and security," he said. Luo said the current Chinese leadership should take heed from the late Deng Xiaoping, who once said that the country should "always put national sovereignty and security first." He claimed that Beijing wants to resolving international disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, but the Philippines does not allegedly want to enter into dialogue. "I suggest amending China's existing diplomat policy regarding the South China Sea from 'shelve disputes and carry out joint development' to 'proactively resolve disputes and jointly develop in line with China's priorities,'" said Luo, who is also a Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference delegate. He said China will win even if it "fires last" in its dispute with the Philippines. "It is the Philippians (sic) that violated China's sovereignty over Huangyan Island by forcing an inspection of a Chinese fishing vessel. Therefore, action was required in order to respond to this unnecessary provocation to let both the Philippines and any potential future provocateur know that such actions will not be tolerated." He claims that 3 treaties determining the territorial extent of the Philippine archipelago will show that Scarborough, which lies just off the coast of Zambales and is within the country's exclusive economic zone, "never belonged to the Philippines." Comparing military strengths "Also, considering the relative military strengths of China and the Philippines, the Filipino people can judge for themselves the wisdom or otherwise of their government's decision to take this stand against China," he warned. He also believes that China will have the support of the international community if it asserts its claim on Scarborough. While his comments do not represent official policy and the PLA is serving on the beck and call of China's Communist Party, officer-analysts like Luo have been given some leeway to strike a tougher tone in their comments, according to Reuters. In 2010, Chinese President Hu Jintao admonished the military for letting officers speak on sensitive disputes, but Luo has remained outspoken. "They also call me a hardliner, because I give hard opinions. But I am a cool-headed hardliner," Luo told the South China Morning Post last year. "Soldiers talk like soldiers. And it would be unnatural if they don't, because they are not delegates for peace foundations after all," he said. |
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| Santi Kampilan | Apr 28 2012, 05:45 AM Post #2 |
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"He said China will win even if it "fires last" in its dispute with the Philippines." I say China will loose if it fires first in its dispute with the Philippines." Looks like they are getting impatient. The longer this standoff remains the more publicity it gets. The more negative exposure gets publicized regarding China's bully behavior. That war mongering mentality was applicable during the 50's and the 60's. Doesn't he realize that so much is at stake if China starts bullying smaller countries especially neighbors? That money will not flow anymore. Investment will cease and China will become the pariah of the world. I betcha that trigger happy old hawk does not share the same mentality of the young generation. |
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| Zero wing | Apr 28 2012, 06:17 AM Post #3 |
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Ya go ahead tell that bastard to do it and go to hell. |
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"No sacrifice is too great in the service of freedom." “As long as we are not willing to provide an adequate, suitable and capable defense for this country, we will be oppressed, demeaned and dishonored. We will be the stepping mat of every country in this region,”(Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile) “Just because we are a very weak country militarily, we should not be taken advantage of by more powerful countries" (Senate committee on national defense and security chairman Panfilo Lacson) | |
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| Vermonter | Apr 28 2012, 09:05 AM Post #4 |
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Honestly, as an American, I'm looking forward to see Beijing turned into a big parking lot swept off of 20 million roaches, if they try it..... Yes I am ranting. |
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| truegrit | Apr 28 2012, 09:08 AM Post #5 |
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These Chinese has become more Arrogant yet secretive in its INTENT till its too late when you woke up and see their TRUE COLORS. Being a BULLY and GREEDY. They don't even Admit that they are WRONG when they went inside the Philippines EEZ and didn't even recognize the Maritime Governance and Law of the Philippines. POACHING protected and endangered Marine wildLIFE.. |
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| Parastriker | Apr 28 2012, 11:17 AM Post #6 |
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China is desperate for oil, they have an oil-hungry economy,as you may know. |
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