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USA Government can choose Beijing or Taipei, all up to the Americans. But USA recognizes Beijing diplomatically and agrees to ONE China policy, so how Taiwan and mainland China deals in which way they choose is NONE of American business

Taiwan Is NOT a critical piece of the modern world economy. That is false narrative by you. China is currently manufacturing chips for aircrafts, automobiles, computers, appliance etc China is doing it for domestic use and export as well. China still cannot produce the smallest chip needed for compacity of the hand phones. Taiwan TSMC is the smallest size

Taiwan ROC Constitution states that Taiwan Formosa island is part of China and Mainland is also part of China, and both Formosa island and the mainland are ROC ( China too ) territory. In late March-Early April 2023 --- just weeks ago, Ex Taiwan ROC President, Mr. Ma openly and repeatedly talked about this Constitution within the mainland where he was staying for an informal visit for 12 days. Mr. Ma, who graduated with PhD degree in Harvard U in 1970/80's, was of course speaking in Mandarin language about this Constitution weeks ago. You were unaware and ignorance ( and Naive too ) about it, so be it . PRC of course states that both mainland and Taiwan are China. Any countries ( including USA and at lease 160 countries ) signing on diplomatic relationship with Beijing had agreed in writing of ONE CHINA policy noting Taiwan is part of China.

Incident Happened in Hong Kong. You got it all wrong.

In Hong Kong "Kowloon City District, the arrested local Hong Kongers were purposefully chasing down and aiming the water gun towards Hong Hong Policemen and "TVB" broadcast cameraman. On the net these arrested announced the action was " It’s Time To Win VS HK Po " These were some cowardice type. During 2019 riot, These same type were harassing young sons/daughters of HK Police officers in primary schools and kindergardens. .

Incident happened in Hong Kong involving Hong Kong locals, Hong Kong Police officers, Hong Kong Journalist on . You mentioned Passport ? You got it all wrong.

// Zero chance of linking gold to USD again or other currencies // USA perpetual money-printing QE and debt piling in both public and private sectors are the fundamentals of USD and US economy decline. No forever free lunch in this planet. // Biden policy forms the Catalyst to accelerate the De-dollarization process -- A.) stimulating the trend in forming anti-hegemonic alliance B.) Weaponing USD in the war. Biden had had over 40 years of foreign affair experience before presidency. But the global issue nowadays is too complex for the old leader who is thinking too much about the foregone old-era geopolitics.

De-USD or De-Dollarization is picking up. A number of Countries in "Global South" are looking into this trend to dilute of USD. The process will take years/decade ( less than 2 decades ). Many are thinking of pricing and transactions free of USD, and not necessarily of using RMB. This is not just about RMB/Yuan and Xi, Currently, fund are seriously moving from the Western Financial Institutions to Singapore and Hong Kong. This is another thing --- less trust to the Swiss institution and less trust to the West.

Blinken would be pleased to see China badly squeezed and acted in either 1/ Xi distancing from Putin. Or 2/ Xi going all out to supply military weapons to Putin. China did neither and instead maneuvered smartly under the difficult situation. Too bad and Sorry of Blinken disappointment .

Zelensky had said few times in past weeks that Zelensky had wanted to meet or at least talk to Xi. ( Not sure if this is on Western media ) Enough to indicate Blinken/Biden did not have things worked out per script.

Tourism had growth nicely for Thailand even since early/mid 1970's. Thailand tourism had also outperformed their neighbors in SouthEast Asia for decades. Those predicted gloom is simply OUT of their mind or with ill intend.

GDP growth projection for 2023 per IMF, World Bank, and Global Bankers and local government is USA 1 % UK negative figure EU less than 1 % China 5 % Japan negative figure 3.6 % projection for Thailand is not bad at all.

Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan had unofficially reputed as " The Four Tigers of Asia Economy" since late-1980's. By early 1990's Thailand had been tipped as the upcoming "Fifth Tiger" and it had never materialized. Thirty years had gone by under with a number of Thai leaders and government administrations in 3 decades ( not just Prayut government of 8 years). There are a combination of deep-root reasons why Thailand did not make the economic leap ( too long and complicated to bother explaining )

Feb figure actually looks impressive factoring 28 Days Vs 31 Days. Appear they will get 20-30 millions in 2023.

Very sensible advise. I had done it both ways. There are extra requirements and higher cost in applying that visa overseas. On the costing, non-refundable application fee paid to embassy overseas is double/triple the 2000 B fee of the Thai Immigration office. And the extra requirements is costly too.

USA Vs Tiktoks, is akin to USA Vs Toyota or Thailand Vs Toyota The locals always have the upper hand. They had been cooked ( as this case for Tiktoks ) well before whatever hearings they are doing. The USA House hearing is just Faked Show. The Singaporean CEO representing Tiktoks was there to be grilled and ridiculed. .

This incident with video replay is now on various social media globally. Most just watched the video and laughed, nothing more, period.

Impressive figure. Hope it turns out true and well.

I have done same weeks ago in Chonburi office. Had Type O Visa extension from 90 days to 365 days over there. Years ago I had had Type O-A Visa. The officer noticed there was one dated 2020 stapled to my passport. He requested to get replacement for 023, or else no visa extension. Changing counter desk immediately to enquire, I was rather surprised they looked at my current Condo Lease ( I rent) and checked the computer record and satisfied and printed and signed new updated one for me right at the spot, all took around 10 minutes. And I don't need to bother the Condo Owner in the process.

Too bad Phuket and Samui not have same.

I have paid 15 B a number of times from Jomtien central area to Pattaya Central World Mall. If I go from Jomtien central Area to Pattaya Terminal 21, I pay 20 B

Not even bother with your quoted link. The "Global South" had done the talking .

Indeed ( Jing Jing ), you can check back on the the published Western papers and media and news in 2011-12. Some predicted within 12, 18 and surely 24 months at most. In hindsight, even many Chinese nowadays acknowledge that was the situation. I do not know Forum Rules well.

One-Belt-One-Road is a very, very high risk. grand scheme undertaking for China. " Locals always have the edge and upper-hand " is barely common sense. Fortunately for China, the mega project had not gone badly so far and over 130 countries had signed on. . Mentally of Chinese is actually very similar to other Asians nearby. " Achieve Monetary enrichment while taking fuss-free and low profile approach. "

Western world including Western media and the scholars had predicted CCP collapse, correctly in the timing, NOT the result. This was the period 2011-13. In 2011/12 all predicted CCP and China crumbled within 18-24 months. Indeed 2011-13 was the most dangerous period for China, as corruption was beyond control while the economy was soaring. Xi came in then and immediately fought corruption in his first 5-7 of tenure While CCP set and plan their objectives and implement accordingly, incidental procedures found essential are to restrict UNlimited greed, indulgence, and desire and keep these behaviors in tight control ( actually Singapore Government doing some as well ) . Chinese are travelling in and out and seeing a lot of the world nowadays, they can observe and compare. In essence, the Chinese public support of Xi and CCP with over 90 % rating and PRC citizens are also top in a Global Happiness Survey recently published by A famed Paris-based IPSOS survey agent. One big, big factor resulting in this trend is Nosediving of all aspects of USA in particular and the West in general in past 6-7 years. As one side is in free fall, it will reflect.