22 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

In the same way, if Taiwan pro independence government rocked the status quo of the political status, it will give China the excuse to use force. Hong Kong and Taiwan are non negotiable sacrosanct issues. 

 

Sacrosanct and non negotiable as far as the PRC goes, maybe. Doesn't follow that all should accept that as a given.

6 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

China policies for external migration is actually quite liberal and thousands from mainland and Hong Kong leave without much red tapes. Your fear is really unfounded. Millions have settled in US and almost 30% got their green cards. Those who migrate to SEA countries like Singapore made it to permanent residents if qualified. What irks China are countries like UK and Australia are they are offering fast track citizenship to make a political statement. That is an insult to China and therefore raised their annoyance out loud to these countries. Your proposal for swap is therefore redundant as the Chinese are free to immigrate to any countries as long as they have the proper travel documents. They can keep their western goons who will be more at liberty to own guns and not wear masks.     

 

Guess you missed that topic about Chinese people in the USA being harassed/intimidated by PRC officials to return home. The PRC is often "irked" about this or that. Haven't noticed that they bother much trying not to irk others.

It was unclear how many mainland agents will be stationed in the former Metropark Hotel, a 266-room, 33-storey building in the shopping and commercial district of Causeway Bay, near Victoria Park.

 

My guess is 266 agents will be stationed there????

18 minutes ago, Morch said:

 

Sacrosanct and non negotiable as far as the PRC goes, maybe. Doesn't follow that all should accept that as a given.

It certainly give US pause to recognize the independence of Taiwan and have an obligated defense treaty. It is also being seen as a bridge too perilous to cross for the pro independence government to change the one-China policy in their constitution. All parties recognized that this is a highly sacrosanct non negotiable subject and China would never allow themselves to be humiliated again.     

6 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

It certainly give US pause to recognize the independence of Taiwan and have an obligated defense treaty. It is also being seen as a bridge too perilous to cross for the pro independence government to change the one-China policy in their constitution. All parties recognized that this is a highly sacrosanct non negotiable subject and China would never allow themselves to be humiliated again.     

 

Gives pause, yes.

Actually accept/treat is as "sacrosanct" or "non negotiable"? Kinda doubt that's the case.

And please, spare the "China would never allow themselves to be humiliated again". Might work in a movie script, and even then kinda cheesy.

2 minutes ago, Morch said:

 

Gives pause, yes.

Actually accept/treat is as "sacrosanct" or "non negotiable"? Kinda doubt that's the case.

And please, spare the "China would never allow themselves to be humiliated again". Might work in a movie script, and even then kinda cheesy.

That phrase was not from me but from Xi Jinping on many occasions. Don’t think he intend that to be cheesy; rather a passionate promise to the Chinese people. 

its a wonder the scum chinese govt isnt just out there shooting them all, thats what they really want to do, the world needs to put china back in its box and remove all rights from the country as well as enforce bans on buying from them

23 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

In the same way, if Taiwan pro independence government rocked the status quo of the political status, it will give China the excuse to use force. Hong Kong and Taiwan are non negotiable sacrosanct issues. 

What is that for a nonsense! Taiwan is a country, independent from CCP China, keep your fingers off of it!

20 hours ago, Traubert said:

Yep, quality goods at a good price.

 

How is your Chinese made keyboard?

Replaced by a Taiwan made one, better quality, indeed.

23 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

That phrase was not from me but from Xi Jinping on many occasions. Don’t think he intend that to be cheesy; rather a passionate promise to the Chinese people. 

 

Yes, and as pointed out in two posts above, treating his words as hallowed is a choice. Politicians making "passionate" promises are a dime a dozen.