A Few China Notes

Most of the Anti-China Narrative’s been swept aside by the Zionist Genocide and debacle over funding Ukraine, but it’s still alive and well. First, however, a series of Infographics provided by Global Times, “In numbers: 45 years of China's reform and opening-up”:

Chinese have always excelled at business and mastering technical skills throughout their long history. Using Capitalism to promote Chinese wellbeing is certainly a first for China and offers several different developmental paths for Global South nations if they’re inclined to learn. The 5th Infographic is in error; China has the world’s largest economy by any honest measure as the USA’s GDP is inflated by counting overhead costs as productive revenues, which means they must be subtracted twice—once to eliminate them as positive earnings and second as actual overhead costs which are a liability. The difference is about 25% and growing, meaning genuine GDP for the USA is in decline, a situation that’s existed since the Dot.Com financial fraud and recession during the last half of Clinton’s Presidency. If GDP were to be broken down by Class divisions, the top 10% have enjoyed substantial growth, 4-6% annually if not more, whereas the bottom 90% have seen 3-4% contraction annually if not more. The USA has several million people is extreme poverty and many more million under a poverty line many say is too low to make the numbers look better. China as most of the world’s aware has eliminated poverty. China can boast it’s brought its people Freedom from Fear and Freedom from Want. And that’s a big deal.

As US doctrine admits, it can’t handle another nation being better than it or even being a close competitor; China is both. That state of affairs causes some of the USA’s most radical politicians extreme angst which they cannot contain. Global Times has published an editorial that examines the most recent expression, “'Sanctions from hell' against China, ignorance or malice?”:

US Senator Lindsey Graham, who has always been extremely anti-China, has once again made shocking remarks, declaring that he would work with lawmakers from both parties to "draft pre-invasion sanctions from hell to impose on China if they take action to seize Taiwan." He also claimed to "create a robust defense supplemental for Taiwan." As for what constitutes "sanctions from hell," Graham did not specify, but he seems to intend to use this exaggerated rhetoric to intimidate China, perhaps believing it will compel China to abandon reunification efforts. The arrogance and ignorance of this "veteran" senator are truly eye-catching.

If we take a closer look at what has deeply disturbed Graham, making him feel "extremely uneasy," it becomes even more evident. The trigger for this unease was a sensationalized "disclosure" by the US media outlets, claiming that China informed the US last month about its intention of reunification, though the specific timing has not yet been decided. The mere mention of the phrase "reunification" seems to have jolted many Washington elites, including Graham, leaving them unable to accept it and treating it as a momentous new development. This reaction reveals an inherent reflex among them, indicating that they fundamentally do not wish for China's reunification.

China must be and will be reunified. Is this some kind of secret? Does it require US media outlets to "expose" this? Is it necessary for some politicians in Washington to appear so surprised and flustered? China has consistently pursued the prospect of peaceful reunification with the utmost sincerity and effort. Simultaneously, we make no commitment to renounce the use of force, but regardless of the means, the ultimate goal is the complete reunification of the country. This has been China's established policy for decades, a transparent and straightforward strategic approach, and above all, it resonates with the collective national sentiments of over 1.4 billion Chinese people. How is it that politicians like Graham in the US feel "uneasy" about it? They simply do not have the qualifications to feel "uneasy" about China's national matters.

Do American politicians really care about the future and destiny of Taiwan and the people on the island? Absolutely not. Just three days before Graham advocated for "sanctions from hell," he criticized the proposed aid package supported by the Democratic Party, stating that he "will not help Ukraine, Taiwan or Israel until we secure a border that's been obliterated." In plain terms, he is using these issues as leverage against the Democratic Party. For these politicians, their political self-interest takes precedence over everything else, and the actual existence or location of Taiwan is essentially irrelevant to them.

The only thing reflected by this incident is probably the profound ignorance of many American politicians regarding Taiwan's affairs. It seems as if they have just become aware of China's consistent policies and determination over the past few decades through "media revelations," treating it as if they've discovered a new continent. This raises serious doubts about how many members of the US Congress can accurately point out Taiwan's geographical location on a map. Over the years, American politicians have indulged in numerous absurd statements and speculations about China, whether it's claiming that China has a "2,000-year plan to destroy America," or posing ludicrous inquiries such as whether TikTok automatically connects to Wi-Fi. Their professional competence falls far short of expected standards. Given this group of people, no viewpoint they express should come as a surprise.

However, for someone like Graham, a "veteran anti-China figure" who has been in Congress for decades, is he genuinely ignorant? It's doubtful. If it's not ignorance, then it's extreme malice. They are more likely to use every instance of public attention to demonize China, making every effort to confuse the American public's perception, thereby attempting to mislead the entire country's foreign policy. Taiwan is not Hawaii or Alaska; it is a part of China, not the US. Some US lawmakers now talk about "China's reunification" as if China is about to invade the US. However, the real danger for the US lies not in China's reunification efforts but in these arrogant and uninformed lawmakers.

The term "sanctions from hell" may sound intimidating, but do Graham and others genuinely believe it will scare China? Do they really think China will be deterred in the Taiwan question due to the fear of "sanctions from hell"? The Chinese people will dismiss such notions with a contemptuous smile. The narrative of American lawmakers about this 21st-century fantasy seems more like a political marketing slogan aimed at impressing US voters. US President Joe Biden has explicitly stated on numerous occasions that he does not support "Taiwan independence," and the US has reiterated that its "one-China policy" remains unchanged. Therefore, offering explanations to China for threats like those from Graham, expressing apologies for harming the collective sentiments of the Chinese people, and ensuring commitments are fulfilled is what the US should do.

Two recent items focused on the very poor state of the US Navy and its military generally, the last two-thirds or so of “More AFU Downers from the Press Mill + Persian Gulf Updates” plus most of “NATO IS A MESS AND THE RUSSIANS ARE WINNING.” What they depict plus what we know from Asterovitch’s revelations make one ask how anyone within the US elite can even contemplate waging a war against most anyone let alone China or Russia. And that’s one reason why Chinese media can write such confident editorials.

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