An internal report presented to Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders concludes that global anti-China sentiment is at a level not seen since the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, and recommends preparing for a worst-case scenario of armed conflict with the United States, according to Reuters, citing people familiar with the content of the document.
The report, created by the China Institutes of Contemporary Internal Relations (CICIR) – which is affiliated with the Ministry of State Security – suggests that the wave of anti-China sentiment is led by the United States, which sees China’s rise as a global superpower as a threat to Western democracies.
One of those with knowledge of the report said it was regarded by some in the Chinese intelligence community as China’s version of the “Novikov Telegram”, a 1946 dispatch by the Soviet ambassador to Washington, Nikolai Novikov, that stressed the dangers of U.S. economic and military ambition in the wake of World War Two.
Novikov’s missive was a response to U.S. diplomat George Kennan’s “Long Telegram” from Moscow that said the Soviet Union did not see the possibility for peaceful coexistence with the West, and that containment was the best long-term strategy. –Reuters
Reuters, which hasn’t seen the paper, couldn’t determine to what extent the report’s grim outlook reflects positions held by China’s state leaders, nor how much it might influence policy. That said, it suggests Beijing is taking the threat of global backlash over the coronavirus pandemic – which Western intelligence agencies suspect originated at a Wuhan biolab which was experimenting with bat coronavirus, and had previous concerns raised over the pandemic potential of such research.
China’s early coverup of the outbreak – including silencing and/or disappearing whistleblowing doctors and journalists, lying about the transmissibility of the virus while hoarding personal protective equipment (PPE), quarantining Wuhan domestically while allowing international travel, and using the World Health Organization to run cover – has drawn global scorn as COVID has infected over 3.5 million and killed nearly 250,000 in five months.
Chinese officials had a “special responsibility” to inform their people and the world of the threat posed by the coronavirus “since they were the first to learn of it,” U.S. State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in response to questions from Reuters.
Without directly addressing the assessment made in the Chinese report, Ortagus added: “Beijing’s efforts to silence scientists, journalists, and citizens and spread disinformation exacerbated the dangers of this health crisis.” –Reuters
President Trump in recent days has been ratcheting up criticism of Beijing, while threatening new tariffs on China. His administration has been considering retaliatory measures over the outbreak, according to the report – which warns that anti-China sentiment could also threaten their Belt and Road infrastructure initiatives, and that Washington could take advantage by offering financial and military support for regional allies, which would in turn make the security situation in Asia more volatile.
On Monday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that President Trump is reviewing options to penalize China, adding that he expects Beijing to meet their obligations under the phase one trade deal.
“I have every reason to expect that they honor this agreement, and if they don’t, there would be very significant consequences in the relationship and in the global economy as to how people would do business with them,” said Mnuchin.
As Reuters notes, China’s Xi has shaped the country’s military into a fighting force equipped to win modern wars – expanding air and naval capabilities and reach in a challenge to over 70 years of US dominance in Asia.
China’s foreign ministry is now calling for peace and cooperation, saying “the sound and steady development of China-U.S. relations” are in the best interests of both countries and the international community, and that “any words or actions that engage in political manipulation or stigmatization under the pretext of the pandemic, including taking the opportunity to sow discord between countries, are not conducive to international cooperation against the pandemic.”
Trump, meanwhile, announced that he will cut off funding for the World Health Organization (WHO) for being “very China-centric.”
And while the world focuses on China’s response to the virus, Australia – where two scientists from the Wuhan Institute of Virology conducted coronavirus experiments overseas – has called for an international investigation into the origins and spread of COVID-19, while the so-called ‘five eyes’ Western intelligence agencies explore whether coronavirus escaped from the Wuhan lab – while operating under the assumption that it’s a non-modified virus of natural origin.
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The “virus” came from an American bioweapons lab at Fort Detrick Maryland. It was transported to Wuhan, China by an American military contingent late last year. Releasing it was a part of an American “deep state” operation largely dominated by “you know who” our jewish “masters”.
When the jews want war, they will start wars…WW1 and WW2 are but two prime examples.
“an American ‘deep state’ operation largely dominated by ‘you know who’ our jewish ‘masters'”
the chinese seem to think so.
“the wave of anti-China sentiment is led by the United States”
and of course china’s history and present actions are not responsible for any of that.
“China’s foreign ministry is now calling for peace and cooperation”
“all warfare is deception. when weak, appear to be strong. when strong, appear to be weak. when distant, appear to be near. when near, appear to be distant.”
Fuck these slope tyrants.
I heard some interesting analysis that points to China being in deep shit across the board. The west has seen behind the mask and will redirect as many supply chains as possible to friendlier domains and back home. The US under Trump is trying hard to defeat the globalists and neocons and pursue an America First policy rejecting most adventurism and the idea of being the world’s policeman. Using the military primarily to keep our trade routes open and to keep our shipping safe will leave the rest of the world, including China having to do their own protection and policing. This will require them to redirect their own resources to defending their shipping and immediate neighborhood. The amount of freedom to maneuver they have been given while the US is the world cop will disappear rendering them a regional power, not global hegemon.
Short term they are a threat should some militate for “use it or lose it” while they are at this high water level which is beginning to recede quickly. Interesting idea. I hope it is correct.
“I hope it is correct”
it is. the only issue is who collapses first, us or them. I’d say 2/3 chance them first.
but this is not necessarily a good thing. my understanding is netanyahu is said to have told pollard, “we’ll get you home first, then we can let the united states dry up and blow away.” of course one immediately wonders why israel would think it could survive 1) without the united states and 2) with china becoming a global power. the answer is, of course, that they could not – unless china were degraded and neutralized first.
Apply enough economic pressure and we will find out if China is in fact a house of cards. A good old fashioned beat down may be the ticket; let Xi deal with fed up Chinese, especially those who live the good life-let ’em eat half a cup of rice daily and see how long they will toe the party line before unrest consumes the party and its leaders.
“we will find out if China is in fact a house of cards”
oh we know it is. they know it is. the only issue is how long they can keep it up.
“toe the party line”
always good to see that phrase spelled correctly.
The US under Trump is trying hard to defeat the globalists and neocons and pursue an America First policy rejecting most adventurism and the idea of being the world’s policeman. -Ha ha ha ha, that’s a good one. You should look into becoming a standup comedian with a line like that. Just because you’re woefully uninformed, misinformed or in a perpetual state of denial (not the river in Egypt,) doesn’t mean you couldn’t pursue a more lucrative career making people laugh.
As rewarding as that may be, however, being unable to identify the enemy will eventually be your undoing. My good sir, Trump IS the swamp and is only playing his part by obeying his handlers, as he continues to act as the Pied Piper to his loyal constituents as they march off the cliff into oblivion.
Consider this; Trump is best buds with none other than Bibi Nitwityahoo, who could easily be considered the Neocon’s Neocon and is actually calling the shots for the benefit of his crappy, counterfeit nation of Israhell. His son-in-law is Jared Kushner, who has such strong ties with Bibi, that he has had him as a house guest. Sheldon Adelson donated 25 million dollars to the Trump campaign to get him elected.
To receive that donation Trump had to agree to drop out of the Iran nuclear agreement and move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Both were done quickly and obediently. I could write volumes about Trump’s fealty to the world of his Zionist overlords but suffice it to say that if you aren’t convinced by now, it would be an exercise in futility to continue. Just remember what Mark Twain said on the subject many years past: It’s easier to fool someone than to convince him that he has been fooled.
It’s a Zionist world run by rabid, wicked Zionists, who would like nothing better than to start a war that requires the blood sacrifice of millions of white Christian boys and girls. Like my old pappy used to say “war is the Jews harvest.” Looks like it’s about harvest time.
This, unfortunately, is how the world really works in the present day and time. To think otherwise is to be delusional induced by an overdose of “hopium.”
Good thing we have brilliant analysis from you to provide balance.
This appears to be China having their Chernobyl moment. Pay close attention here civilized world…because this is the true face of communism here. Death ##’s mean nothing to retarded members of the upper bourgeoisie in commie governments. All that matters is the survival of “the state”, or themselves.
they themselves are china.
狀態 那是我們
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aBE7AeuKcY
well, in that vein:
BULLSHIT CLICKBAIT
Another “leaked” internal report, nothing on the record.
I have no problem with sending their navy to the bottom and shoot their aircraft out of the sky, but I sure don’t want a land war with them.
“I sure don’t want a land war with them.”
if their agricultural system is disrupted there won’t be one.
heh. observe how their agricultural system already has been under biological attack for the last few years ….
They are all out for blood.
Ain’t gonna be a military war anymore than there’s been a trade war. This is all such boring theatre.
A. I’m thinking of Rush Limbaugh regarding Global Warming. He often says that humanity couldn’t possibly affect the Earth that way.
B. If we pooled our resources we could create a new space program dedicated to one goal. We launch a slew of rocket-carrying rockets to the asteroid belt. The carried rockets are attached to the largest asteroids. The math and trajectories are done right and we have ignition. A year later, we have multiple huge asteroids hit the Earth and end this fucking farce.
Park offensive spacecraft over Beijing and wait for Trump to call Xi to let him know it’s over. Or Xi may well do the same to us.