Sharp China: A Maximalist Response to Japan's PM; More Bad Real Estate News; Leaked Warnings on Alibaba; Hasan Piker Touring China
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2012 anti-Japanese demonstrations in China
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The article explicitly references 'Memories of Senkaku Islands tensions in 2012' and discusses why protests are unlikely this time. Understanding the scale and nature of the 2012 protests provides crucial context for evaluating the current diplomatic situation.
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Tiangong space station
14 min read
The article mentions a 'rescue mission for the Shenzhou 21 crew at Tiangong space station.' Understanding China's space station program, its significance, and operational history provides context for this space news item.
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Senkaku Islands dispute
11 min read
Central to the article's main topic about Japan-China tensions. The disputed islands are at the heart of the escalating rhetoric mentioned, and understanding the complex territorial dispute's history illuminates why Taiwan contingency comments trigger such strong PRC responses.
Show Notes:
On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with a week of escalating rhetoric in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi’s comments about a Taiwan contingency. Topics include: Memories of Senkakku Islands tensions in 2012, why protests in the streets are unlikely this time, possibilities to escalate and de-escalate from here, and possible PRC motivations for reacting so forcefully. From there: A new round of disappointing real estate data while Lou Jiwei predicts prolonged contraction, “phantom loans” at banks, and a rescue mission for the Shenzhou 21 crew at Tiangong space station. At the end: A leaked White House memo alleges Alibaba is cooperating with the PLA, Hasan Piker’s viral travels spawn thoughts on Western influencers touring China, and a BBC journalist is reportedly under investigation for espionage in Brussels.
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