jimnyc
04-21-2020, 12:08 PM
China was already dropping down into economical shambles as of like a month ago. Then the lies, more and more of them have been coming out, as more and more deaths around the world pile up. There is a LOT more out there, articles I have been reading from around the world. Many are truly angry with China. Many are seeing the lies, and many want answers they will likely never get.
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Backlash: International Community Not Reacting Well to China's Lies, Public Relations Stunts, and Thuggery
We've written many pieces on the subjects of China's brutal authoritarianism, institutionalized bigotry, brazen mendacity, and bogus humanitarianism -- much of it pre-dating the Coronavirus crisis, in which Beijing is of course deeply and inextricably implicated. If there's a silver lining to China's caricaturesque treachery, it's that it's become so damaging and undeniable that the global community cannot afford to ignore it or turn a blind eye any longer. Following the Chinese-backed Hong Kong government detaining pro-democracy advocates in sweeping arrests over the weekend, multiple foreign governments slammed that chilling development in harsh terms:
The Australian government has condemned the arrest of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong amid the coronavirus pandemic, warning the move undermines stability, trust and goodwill in the midst of a global crisis. Foreign Minister Marise Payne issued the statement after the US and Britain warned the arrest of at least 15 veteran activists over the 2019 protests jeopardised the autonomy of Hong Kong, which is guaranteed under the "one country, two systems" relationship with mainland China..."That this has happened in the midst of the global crisis stemming from COVID-19 is concerning. Actions that undermine stability are never acceptable, but to do so during a crisis of this magnitude erodes goodwill and trust," she said...The strongly worded statement is likely to further heighten tensions between Canberra and Beijing as the Morrison government joins the US in raising concerns about China's response to the coronavirus and its politicisation of the World Health Organisation.
https://i.imgur.com/B0XlETp.png
The Brits -- already fuming about China's actions on Coronavirus and demanding a refund for defective Chinese tests -- are making good on their threats that this episode has fundamentally changed their relationship with the Communist regime:
The UK is moving to drop Huawei as a vendor for the country’s 5G cellphone network in a major blow to Communist China over poor coronavirus transparency. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, now recovering from COVID-19, gave the Chinese company a role in 5G infrastructure this year, squashing opposition last month by 24 votes in the 650-seat House of Commons. But now, concern about the Chinese Communist Party’s inaccurate reporting on the coronavirus has lawmakers crafting plans for a retreat. “We need to devise a proper, realistic exit strategy from relying on Huawei,” Conservative Member of Parliament Damian Green told Bloomberg News. “Our telecom providers … need to know the government is determined to drive down Huawei’s involvement to zero percent over a realistic timescale.” “The mood in the parliamentary party has hardened,” said Tom Tugendhat, the Conservative Party’s chairman of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. “It’s a shared realization of what it means for dependence on a business that is part of a state that does not share our values.”
Meanwhile, the Japanese government has earmarked billions of dollars in aid to coax its manufacturers to disentangle production and supply chains from China, whose government's officials are worried other nations may follow suit. Meanwhile, as growing numbers of Americans sign on to class action lawsuits against the Chinese government, law professor Jonathan Turley argues they're most likely a legal dead-end. Probably. And some Republican lawmakers are trying to boost the plaintiff's chances through legislation. There are indications that many Chinese citizens are becoming increasingly critical of their autocratic government, though their complaints are still relatively muted, likely because of what happens to people who upset the Chinese Communist Party with their inconvenient opinions or observations. For instance, what the hell else is this guy supposed to say if he doesn't want to vanish overnight?
But thuggery and ham-fisted damage control doesn't work as well in open societies, which is why China's snippy denunciation of the Aussies' request for an independent probe into the virus' origins (with requisite swipes at America) is such a bad look. Nobody believes their denials. That well-earned cynicism also helps explain why a devastating clap-back to an official Chinese complaint from a German journalist is going viral. In case you missed it, I'll leave you with what he said:
https://i.imgur.com/Yrdikjf.png
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/04/21/backlash-international-community-not-reacting-positively-to-chinas-outrageous-conduct-n2567252
Tom Cotton Urges Breitbart Radio Listeners to ‘Boycott’ China over Coronavirus
Appearing Tuesday on SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) encouraged listeners to boycott China — particularly Chinese products — for “unleashing” the coronavirus pandemic on the world.
Cotton and Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) have introduced legislation that would allow U.S. citizens to sue China in court to recover damages caused by the outbreak.
A partial transcript is as follows:
ALEX MARLOW: Senator, talk about what we can do as Americans to start holding China accountable. It’s going to take a global effort. It can’t just be the United States. You’re probably going to need to get some allies involved to really hold their feet to the fire.
SEN. TOM COTTON: Our legislation is just one way we will hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for unleashing this pandemic on the world. There are many other things we must do. For instance, I have legislation that would bring pharmaceutical manufacturing out of China and back to the United States by giving incentives to build new manufacturing plants here and also cutting off Chinese imports, as well. We can also consider sanctions against Chinese officials, similar to what we do to those who violate human rights, if they have covered up information that has led to public health emergencies.
One thing I would encourage all of your listeners to do is boycott China. Unfortunately, it’s not possible in every case. There are some goods that are made only in China or that’s the only place you can get them in the American market. But every time you have a chance — you’re shopping for clothes, kids toys, electronics, or anything else — if you have the chance to buy American or at least not buy Chinese, then I would encourage all your listeners to do that.
Rest - https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/04/21/tom-cotton-urges-breitbart-radio-listeners-to-boycott-china-over-coronavirus/
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Backlash: International Community Not Reacting Well to China's Lies, Public Relations Stunts, and Thuggery
We've written many pieces on the subjects of China's brutal authoritarianism, institutionalized bigotry, brazen mendacity, and bogus humanitarianism -- much of it pre-dating the Coronavirus crisis, in which Beijing is of course deeply and inextricably implicated. If there's a silver lining to China's caricaturesque treachery, it's that it's become so damaging and undeniable that the global community cannot afford to ignore it or turn a blind eye any longer. Following the Chinese-backed Hong Kong government detaining pro-democracy advocates in sweeping arrests over the weekend, multiple foreign governments slammed that chilling development in harsh terms:
The Australian government has condemned the arrest of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong amid the coronavirus pandemic, warning the move undermines stability, trust and goodwill in the midst of a global crisis. Foreign Minister Marise Payne issued the statement after the US and Britain warned the arrest of at least 15 veteran activists over the 2019 protests jeopardised the autonomy of Hong Kong, which is guaranteed under the "one country, two systems" relationship with mainland China..."That this has happened in the midst of the global crisis stemming from COVID-19 is concerning. Actions that undermine stability are never acceptable, but to do so during a crisis of this magnitude erodes goodwill and trust," she said...The strongly worded statement is likely to further heighten tensions between Canberra and Beijing as the Morrison government joins the US in raising concerns about China's response to the coronavirus and its politicisation of the World Health Organisation.
https://i.imgur.com/B0XlETp.png
The Brits -- already fuming about China's actions on Coronavirus and demanding a refund for defective Chinese tests -- are making good on their threats that this episode has fundamentally changed their relationship with the Communist regime:
The UK is moving to drop Huawei as a vendor for the country’s 5G cellphone network in a major blow to Communist China over poor coronavirus transparency. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, now recovering from COVID-19, gave the Chinese company a role in 5G infrastructure this year, squashing opposition last month by 24 votes in the 650-seat House of Commons. But now, concern about the Chinese Communist Party’s inaccurate reporting on the coronavirus has lawmakers crafting plans for a retreat. “We need to devise a proper, realistic exit strategy from relying on Huawei,” Conservative Member of Parliament Damian Green told Bloomberg News. “Our telecom providers … need to know the government is determined to drive down Huawei’s involvement to zero percent over a realistic timescale.” “The mood in the parliamentary party has hardened,” said Tom Tugendhat, the Conservative Party’s chairman of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. “It’s a shared realization of what it means for dependence on a business that is part of a state that does not share our values.”
Meanwhile, the Japanese government has earmarked billions of dollars in aid to coax its manufacturers to disentangle production and supply chains from China, whose government's officials are worried other nations may follow suit. Meanwhile, as growing numbers of Americans sign on to class action lawsuits against the Chinese government, law professor Jonathan Turley argues they're most likely a legal dead-end. Probably. And some Republican lawmakers are trying to boost the plaintiff's chances through legislation. There are indications that many Chinese citizens are becoming increasingly critical of their autocratic government, though their complaints are still relatively muted, likely because of what happens to people who upset the Chinese Communist Party with their inconvenient opinions or observations. For instance, what the hell else is this guy supposed to say if he doesn't want to vanish overnight?
But thuggery and ham-fisted damage control doesn't work as well in open societies, which is why China's snippy denunciation of the Aussies' request for an independent probe into the virus' origins (with requisite swipes at America) is such a bad look. Nobody believes their denials. That well-earned cynicism also helps explain why a devastating clap-back to an official Chinese complaint from a German journalist is going viral. In case you missed it, I'll leave you with what he said:
https://i.imgur.com/Yrdikjf.png
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/04/21/backlash-international-community-not-reacting-positively-to-chinas-outrageous-conduct-n2567252
Tom Cotton Urges Breitbart Radio Listeners to ‘Boycott’ China over Coronavirus
Appearing Tuesday on SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) encouraged listeners to boycott China — particularly Chinese products — for “unleashing” the coronavirus pandemic on the world.
Cotton and Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) have introduced legislation that would allow U.S. citizens to sue China in court to recover damages caused by the outbreak.
A partial transcript is as follows:
ALEX MARLOW: Senator, talk about what we can do as Americans to start holding China accountable. It’s going to take a global effort. It can’t just be the United States. You’re probably going to need to get some allies involved to really hold their feet to the fire.
SEN. TOM COTTON: Our legislation is just one way we will hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for unleashing this pandemic on the world. There are many other things we must do. For instance, I have legislation that would bring pharmaceutical manufacturing out of China and back to the United States by giving incentives to build new manufacturing plants here and also cutting off Chinese imports, as well. We can also consider sanctions against Chinese officials, similar to what we do to those who violate human rights, if they have covered up information that has led to public health emergencies.
One thing I would encourage all of your listeners to do is boycott China. Unfortunately, it’s not possible in every case. There are some goods that are made only in China or that’s the only place you can get them in the American market. But every time you have a chance — you’re shopping for clothes, kids toys, electronics, or anything else — if you have the chance to buy American or at least not buy Chinese, then I would encourage all your listeners to do that.
Rest - https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/04/21/tom-cotton-urges-breitbart-radio-listeners-to-boycott-china-over-coronavirus/