China has kicked off its latest round of war drills Thursday aimed at encircling and pressuring Taiwan in the wake of this week’s House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit to the self-ruled island, the day after she departed and continued on her Asia tour to South Korea.
According to China’s People’s Daily, this has included PLA command dispatching “hundreds” of fighter jets to enter airspace off the northern, southwestern and southeastern airspaces of the island, at a moment Taiwan’s defense forces are on a heightened state of alert. On Wednesday some half a dozen jets were reported as having breached the ‘median line’ separating the Taiwan Strait. Beijing is promising in essence this is only the beginning.
WATCH: More than a hundred PLA warplanes including fighter jets and bombers conducted joint reconnaissance, air assault and support missions, and more than 10 destroyers and frigates conducted a joint blockade, alert patrol and reconnaissance, around Taiwan island on Thu. pic.twitter.com/xa0YU4K5U5
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 4, 2022
And more alarming, China launched a series of ballistic missiles into waters off Taiwan, with some having flown over the island. “Taiwan has confirmed that mainland China launched 11 Dongfeng series missiles into waters north, south and east of the island on Thursday afternoon, a day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taipei,” South China Morning Post reports.
“The island’s defence ministry said the 11 DF series missiles were fired between 1.56pm and 4pm. It is the first time mainland missiles have flown over the island.”
Taipei’s defense ministry immediately condemned the severe provocation: “The defence ministry condemned the irrational actions to undermine regional peace,” a statement said. Taiwan further called on Beijing to be “self-restrained”.
Taiwanese media outlets are reporting of the unprecedented missile flyover of the island:
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command Spokesman Shi Yi that afternoon announced that the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command Rocket Force launched a “multi-regional and multi-model exercise” in the waters off the coast of eastern Taiwan, according to China’s state-run TV broadcaster CCTV. Shi claimed that the guided missiles all “hit their targets accurately.”
Already there has been a ‘close call’ incident between the two militaries:
Earlier, it [Taiwan’s military] revealed suspected Chinese drones had flown above the Kinmen Islands, Taiwanese territory off China’s southeastern coast, and it had fired flares to drive them away.
Major General Chang Zone-sung of the military’s Kinmen Defense Command told the Reuters news agency that the Chinese drones came in a pair and flew into the Kinmen area twice on Wednesday night, at about 9pm (13:00 GMT) and 10pm (14:00 GMT).
Warning flared were then fired: “We immediately fired flares to issue warnings and to drive them away. After that, they turned around. They came into our restricted area and that’s why we dispersed them,” the Taiwanese general said.
While China had quickly started snap drills as Pelosi’s Air Force plane – reportedly with US fighter jet escort – landed in Taipei earlier this week, Thursday marks the start of more expansive live-fire drills around the whole island, slated to last five days.
The next five days will include live-fire drills and missile tests surrounding the island in these reported locations, as detailed in Chinese state media publications…
Meanwhile, China is furious over a prior day Group of Seven (G7) statement condemning its military drills. The G7 warned Beijing not to use Pelosi’s visit as “pretext for aggressive military activity in the Taiwan Strait”.
In protest, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has within the last hours canceled what was to be a face-to-face summit with his Japanese counterpart. At the same time increased cyberattacks are being reported against Taiwan government websites in local media.
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The Boomer generation isn’t going to go six feet under without taking as many of the rest of us as possible with them.
(I know the Denture Queen isn’t technically of the “Baby Boomer” generation, but she’s close enough.)
Acting President for Foreign Affairs Jake Sullivan was born in 1976. Not sure what generation that makes him. From what I can tell, the younger generations are more afraid of misgendering someone than nuclear war.
1976 would be “Generation X.”
Wow, 8 downvotes (so far)! Looks like there are a lot of Boomers In Denial here at TBP… It’s ok, you can downvote all you want, it still won’t change the truth.
Shes silent generation you twat waffle
Come up with a screen name, dick face.
You call?
Anonymous dickface coward. What a faggot you are!
Careful what you demand fuckwit.
YOU are the Anonymous faggot, you fucking coward.
I guess the definition of “Anonymous” is too complex for you to understand.
You see, if I was Anonymous, the word beside the icon would be “Anonymous”, not “KJ is a faggot”.
You are not too bright, are you?
You two should get a motel room and watch
“Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woofe” together
like the bitter old marrieds you sound like.
The rest of us here are Nick and Honey,
stuck at the dinner party, and bored shitless by it.
Taming of the Shrew
Oh please. I am sure more than a few enjoy watching KJ spaz out. Even if they don’t, I find it hilarious.
If it bothers you, don’t read it. Whether you are entertained or bored does not concern me.
Bored.
We are bored.
“watching KJ spaz out.”
Pot/Kettle Much?
At least contextually, Chin Ho should be satisfy his request for a ‘Screen Name’.
He needn’t know that you are in Fact… Kam Fong
You have the wrong screen name. It should be KJ’s faggot.
Pretty sure that is your job.
BTW, bottom or top? Or do you switch?
You’re a bottom. Always and forever, faggot.
Because you’re a faggot.
“Wow, 8 downvotes (so far)!”
Rampant speculation. The age spread of the viewers of TBP. The age spread of the op’s, (Commenters. Individual article Author’s not included) and the comments to Same.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/origin-of-wear-heart-on-sleeve
Who do you think put the all the ridiculous rainbow ideas into the heads of the youngins? Congrats again Boomers!
I know Mister Rogers was a former marine and as I just learned a Presbyterian minister. He was probably straight but the show was sort of feminine to me. Not saying the show is responsible for societal abominations of the present as Mister Rogers is before boom time.
He was during my time, but I thought the show was creepy. I also thought sesame street was communist and creepy. I didn’t like TV in general.
It was directed at 3-5 year olds.
I thought that when I was 3, though I maybe didn’t know the word communist yet.
While Auntie rather liked Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood, it was Eddie Murphy who did it best:
Even as a kid I found his show to be gay and too creepy to watch.
I think not.
Wagging the dog as the marxocrat midterms look like the biggest
wipeout in electoral history. Faggotcornholepox now an emergency too
according to the Drooling Houseplant Regime..
The marxocrat re-election strategy?
“LOOK! A SQUIRELL!!”
The stupid drunkard cunt got a whole bunch of embarrassing
marxocrat stories off American Pravda for a week or so.
Hunter? Russia hoax? What’s a little thermonuclear war
if the sheep can be distracted from the venality of DC for a bit?
Well said!
(I bow, and roll my wrist as I step backwards)
You had me at THE SQUIRREL!!
I wouldn’t go as far as blaming any generation. The Deep State want a new satanic world order.
Come up with a screen name, Boomer.
Go fuck yourself, loser.
No, YOU go fuck yourself, you Anonymous faggot.
My but you are dumb.
I picked a name, as you wanted, therefore not Anonymous.
Is this beyond your ability to comprehend?
You’ve pulled this routine before, faggot. Get a new schtick, you fucking loser.
Actually no. Someone else was playing with you before.
Me? You decided to be a whiny little cunt, called me a faggot (likely revealing much about yourself and latent desires) and demanded I pick a name, so I decided that to honour your request I would do so. Thus, KJ is a faggot.
Happy now?
Actually, you’re projecting your own faggotry onto me, bitch.
Go see a psychologist and get your head examined. The first step in fixing a problem such as what you’re suffering from is acknowledging it exists.
Now I’m happy, you twat.
Yeah. You seem very happy.
🙂
I’m thrilled, you fag. Shut the fuck up and go blow your boyfriend.
Funny how everything is about the homo for you. 🙂
Kind of revealing about what you dwell on.
Well, you’re an Anonymous homo. I’m just pointing out the obvious, you faggot.
Thus confirming that yes, you are too dumb to comprehend the word “Anonymous”.
And again adding evidence that you are completely obsessed with ‘homo’.
I wonder if it is curiosity or a case of “the lady doth protest too much”.
No, that won’t do. Too soft.
If there are any Democrats among “the rest of you”, then you’re damned right we intend to take as many with us as possible.
Look, I can’t argue that strenuously against your assertion. Look at the ages of the most powerful in the various branches of Uncle Stasi-Sam. This Boomer has often commented about they/we won’t leave the scene without a toe tag in many segments of society. The Mick Jagger demo is awfully self absorbed. Hey did you read that Joni Mitchell is making a come back tour?
I bet it’s the younger dumfuk generation that voted Biden in because the orange man with the mean tweets hurt their feelings.
If only….
The ChiComs & Russians would never let anything happen to our illustrious elite senile parasitic political leaders . Read Sun Tzu The Art Of War . Our political elected , appointed and hired personal are destroying our republic at a rapid pace daily .
Our potential advisories understand when an enemy is doing everything to weaken and destroy themselves they stand down and stay out of the way .
Like the plan to kill Hitler in WW2 , it was dropped because Adolph was doing a masterful job of destroying his war machine . By allowing him to stay in control it actually shortened the war .
I see a great of similarities with our leftist brain dead out of touch DC lunatics
Thx for the laugh. The DOinJustice is sure to add this to their probable domestic terrorist indicators list.
I feel cheated…damn chinese!
Heh, if they want war with the Chinky, it’s better to start now rather than later when all their assets turn into shit thanks to social decadence.
Our navy would be obliterated trying to engage near the South China Sea. Obliterated. The political devastation from that is not something they are going to try.
You do realize that one carrier can put 120 aircraft in the skies within minutes, which have at least a 500 mile range themselves. You’ve got to deal with that swarm of fighter/ bombers BEFORE you engage the fleet.
That’s not counting what we have in orbit. If you’re naive enough to believe we’ve got no offensive space weapons, your coat probably buckles in the back.
And a PLA anti-ship ballistic missile can make that all moot in about 60 seconds.
All one has to do is look at the Red vs. Blue simulations the USA military regularly runs. Even those show the USA losing any conflict with China or Russia.
A big deal was made about when one simulation showed that the USA could be victorious. A few weeks later, it was revealed (very quietly) that the Red general was ordered to lose.
Simulations show flattops have a surviveability measured in minutes once full war starts. Even the USA generals have stated as much.
A good summation of carrier chances in war.
If the subs don’t kill them, the missile will eventually overwhelm the defenses. Throw enough at them and the defenses will be depleted.
HYPERSONIC AND DIRECTED-ENERGY WEAPONS: WHO HAS THEM, AND WHO’S WINNING THE RACE IN THE ASIA –PACIFIC
By Mike Yeo, Nigel Pittaway, Usman Ansari, Vivek Raghuvanshi and Chris Martin
Mar 15, 2021
https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2021/03/15/hypersonic-and-directed-energy-weapons-who-has-them-and-whos-winning-the-race-in-the-asia-pacific/
We know we have DEWs because we have been using them on our own people for many years under the cover of wild fires.
Whatcha gonna deeeewwww?
They’re going to have to prove that, just like WE had to prove aircraft carrier groups were more effective than battleships during WWII.
Show me some AC carriers sunk by missiles in actual combat. Then we’ll talk.
Until then what you’ve got is chin music.
You do realize they can utilize land based missiles superior to our own technology , in that region?
Maybe. Does that mean that the Russia and and Chinese don’t have similar?
I regularly see people claiming that “we have secret stuff nobody knows about”.
First, how could they know that? To claim knowledge of the (as claimed) unknown and unknowable is idiotic.
Illusions of superiority have led to many military failures. Hubris can be fatal.
That sword cuts both ways. That argument just cut your own legs off.
And that’s my point.
Talk shit all you want. It takes money to buy beer.
So far, I’m not seeing any money…or beer. Just your opinion.
At least MY opinion is based upon actual experience, Having served on carriers myself.
You wouldn’t happen to be a hypersonic rocket scientist, would you? That would be great. You could explain the difference between velocity and accuracy as well as multiple payload variables.
So that is why you claimed
???
And which carrier was that? Which could launch “120 aircraft in the skies within minutes”?
You would have to say that wouldn’t you? I mean, you are talking “shit”.
Nothing you said addresses,
Yet you seem to claim you know the unknowable. That IS idiotic, just like your BS claims about the number of planes that could be launched.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/swarm-strikes-how-chinas-aircraft-killer-missiles-could-truly-kill-167989
There are serious challenges to the US fleet. It will be interesting to see if they can counter them.
So, no.
You’re a fucking retard if you think the Pentagon hands out ACTUAL specifications of their most powerful weapons systems to their enemies or the general public. No country on Earth does.
Literally retarded.
smfh
It does appear you are.
You got caught posting bullshit. Accept it. Don’t try to get out of the hole by digging it deeper.
I guess the U.S. wouldnt use those submarines that have enough firepower to destroy the planet.
I was watching Andrei Martyanov’s latest YouTube video last night. He rambles, but that’s OK. It’s funny to hear him use American aphorisms with his accent. His English vocabulary is impressive. He admitted he doesn’t know much about China, but he thinks they overdid their protestations about Pelosi visiting and boxed themselves into a corner. He reiterated that while US surface naval vessels are vulnerable, the US submarine fleet is the best in the world and more than capable of responding to any attack on the surface fleet.
I’m no fan of the Chinese, but at least their kids are still learning math & science and everyone knows which of the two genders they are.
Indeed. I just mute the sound, double the playback speed, and turn on closed captions. Works like a charm.
Will have to try that. Novel approach i never gave a thought. Off to learn to read, gotta be an App for that.
Thank You!
So, how would a submarine fleet protect surface ships from hypersonic missiles launched hundreds of miles away from a carrier group??
I guess by leveling anyone who would be that dumb.
War between Russia, China, and USA will be won not by weapons but by endurance of hardship.
OOps, snowflakes always lose. No safe spaces to sit this one out.
China could cripple the USA at any point.
“No more exports to USA”.
Few have any concept of just how much the USA relies on a steady flow of cheap shit and cheap food processing from China. It would hurt China, but it would devastate the USA.
A few harsh threats from China and several Asian countries would stop supplying the USA too rather than risk the wrath of China.
Brilliant!
After the surface fleet is banjaxed, the subs would theoretically fire nuclear missiles or cruise missiles at the offenders. Note they said “respond” as opposed to “protect.” Then of course the subs would be in peril from counter battery fire, especially if it was Rainbow Reading Hour at the time.
Nuking the Zips first and second and third is the best idea but then Dementia Joe and all the important Uniparty Sino compromised filth would have their incomes cut off. Sailors are mostly Deplorables so who cares in DC?
I been hearing a lot of chin music about hypersonic missiles lately. The sober fact is that they are unproven on the battlefield against anything other than stationary targets.
Not to mention that such technology is wasted if you’re not prepared to go full nuclear.
And of course someone will…eventually.
“Everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the face” – Mike Tyson
Trust me when I say that no human on this planet knows exactly how it all plays out, myself included.
You can’t solve the equation unless you have all the variables. Not even Satan himself has that kind of intel. It will be bad all over the globe. I wouldn’t expect it to last more than 3-1/2 years or thereabouts. Could be much sooner though…and it hasn’t started yet.
If something takes out the carrier can they they land those planes on the submarine fleet?
How do you feel about 100 nuclear armed planes being forced to go kamikaze over your neighborhood?
If I’m flyin’ that plane and you just blew up MY home? I’m taking a couple million of you with me on the way to heaven.
Enjoy the show!
The Russians have Poseidon. It is probably safe to assume the Chinese have something similar.
One 2MT explosion under the carrier fleet would likely ruin their day.
Even if the Chinese don’t, they have popped up in a sub (diesel/electric, very quiet on electric), unannounced and undetected, right in the middle of the US carrier fleet on at least a couple of occasions. If they can do that, they can put a big hole in a flattop quite easily before anyone knows they are there.
Refresh our memories…
When was the last time a carrier of any nationality was sunk in an actual military conflict?
There’s a BIG difference between being able to do a thing and actually having the balls to do it.
Does that apply to your claims about space weapons too?
You know, the secret ones that only you somehow have knowledge of?
Keep digging.
Haven’t watched the video yet, but:
“[Martyanov] thinks they overdid their protestations about Pelosi visiting and boxed themselves into a corner.”
He means China lost the propaganda and social media war?
{/facepalm}
Yeah, just like the Russkies are totally losing [that one] in south-eastern Ukraine, right!!?
I am always baffled by such outright stupidity by Andrei, and similar like Anatoli Karlin. Is that a special Russian way of trolling that I don’t get, or does he really believe that shit he’s sometimes sprouting?
I think this is all coordinated by DC/deep state and the Chinese government. The whole purpose of the witch’s visit was to give a pretext for the PRC to take Taiwan. Our government is bought and paid for.
MR – everything that gubmints and their (((string-pullers))) do is pretext to justify the plans that they have for you / us.
“I think this is all coordinated by DC/deep state and the Chinese government.”
One. And The SAME.
This is all bullshit CGI stuff, filmed in some back lot studio in Joolywood … probably on the same lot that filmed the fake moon landing. How do I know this? Because LLPOH — and a few others here — said that the Chinks ain’t gonna do shit.
Speaking of Chinks …. where’s my fucking toaster???!
In a container ship sitting off LA !
The moon landing was filmed at Cardington Studios in the UK. Kubrick left clues to that in the Shining.
There is no moon.
it’s all dark
“matter of fact it’s all dark”
I meant they weren’t gonna shoot down the plane or prevent it from landing. And they fucking didn’t. I was right again. Go figure.
That said, they may do something eventually. Is now eventually? Well, several things make this as good a time as ever: world preoccupied with Russia, economy cratering, banks collapsing, etc means maybe a good diversion like invading Taiwan may be on the cards.
Now extend that line of thought to Australia.
You and The Good Book ……….. the bedrock of infallibility!! When will I ever learn? lol
I’m betting Saggy Ones and her hub have shares of Raytheon, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and more in the MIC, besides chip stock from companies over in Tie One On.
This more than just saber rattling.
Saw a tweet yesterday from a reportedly former FIB agent who believes the DOJ and J. Edgar’s gang are covering San Fran Nans ass, with the January 6th edition of D.C.s impressions of Barnum & Bailey’s Circus.
Hmmm….
All this trouble because Pelosi went to Taiwan under the guise of diplomacy. More than likely has to do with buying up micro chip manufacturers in Taiwan and her financial holdings.
I doubt she even is going/went to China. It’s all fake.
Lots of military aircraft in skies over Southern Nevada this past week. I expect our military is on alert but you won’t hear anything from D.C. unless its meets a political agenda……….
Every country has a military/industrial complex and needs enemies so they can get funding. They are a drain in every country.
TPTB would happily sacrifice us all if it meant that democrats would remain in power (not that elections are honest). No doubt they think a war would help out Xiden…and sadly, 75% of “conservatives ” at least would blindly support him if he were a wartime president.
Who rules barter town?
Russia vows to fight for China if it goes to war with Taiwan sparking World War 3 fears
A top Russian senator has pledged his country’s support if China goes to war over Taiwan, sparking fears of a massive escalation and World War 3.
Vladimir Dzhabarov said he sees “no grounds to refuse to help China,” as tensions in the region have risen after the visit of US Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
In his role as first deputy chairman of the international committee in Russia ’s Federation Council, he said he hopes help for China would be “a two-way movement” as Russia continues its war in Ukraine.
“It means that we should have some benefits from this cooperation,” he added. “I am convinced that in this case China hopes for a certain assistance from Russia.”
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/russia-vows-fight-china-goes-27645930
All this air power and they did not take down piglosi,shame China,shame!
Why couldn’t the PLA just have captured Pelosi?
How Pelosi’s Visit Hurts Taiwan
When Nancy Pelosi made her ‘woke’ flight to Taiwan the U.S. seemed to hope for a Chinese military reaction to it. It positioned an aircraft carrier and two amphibious landing ships in the region. It also shipped additional fighter planes to Japan and South Korea.
Chinese and international commentators drew up potential scenarios for a clash like a forced diversion of Pelosi’s plane. However, the Chinese government kept its calm. The reintegration of Taiwan into China is not an urgent matter. It had planned for longer term measures designed to press the pro-independence government in Taiwan into obedience.
Chinese military exercises will now be held around the island without regard for what Taipei claims as its borders. These missile launches, sea and air maneuvers will not be threatening enough to cause a dangerous military confrontation. But they will be repeated over the next years and will steadily move closer and closer to Taiwan’s coast.
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Damned good article. Rest of it here ….
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2022/08/how-pelosis-visit-hurts-taiwan.html#more
I predict a midair incident between a PLA fighter and a Taiwanese F16, with the PLA plane augering into the sea.
That is a good article.
She really made a point of being an “Ugly American”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugly_American_(pejorative)
And China, while apparently currently losing face, seems to be putting the screws to Taiwan for accepting her. Her arrogance and insensitivity is now going to cost the Taiwanese plenty.
Please don’t squeeze the Chairman!
How does premiere and Middle Kingdom restore “face” after such a humiliation?
Auntie not sure but rattling sabres, stomping feet and fierce pronouncements only make PRC look impotent in the face of Chou Bi Din administration bluster. Not a small feat. Not a large one either.
The Americans should thank Allah profusely that the Chinese do not have the warfighting spirit of the Taliban Afghanis.
The only humiliation I have heard of is an invention of D.C. propaganda. It doesn’t seem to me anyone was humiliated.
Excellent double entendre!😲👍
Apparently the West is not alone in their preference for infantile leadership. These dick measuring contests always bore me. Wake me up when we lose our first carrier group.
Just hope it doesn’t end up like this.
“Please don’t squeeze the Chairman!”
Bonus points indeed
This ain’t no drill. They essentially have an air sea blockade on all ports. This could be the initial move for takeover.
Ain’t nothin but alot of dry humping with all clothes on..
True…but the opportunity is there. Like life, death also “finds a way”. The times are definitely getting interesting.
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It says something when you have to go to TBP to comment on ZeroHedge articles.
Let’s get it on…time to put the hegemon in its place.
Kinmen Islands.
I know little about them, but the location looks like a good one for the Chinese to take and send a big “Fuck You” to the Americans. Does not look like a good spot for the Americans to try to defend or retake.
Would be a nice face save if they said, “we told you there would be repercussions” and took the island.
Surely this doesn’t mean anything, surely China wouldn’t take back Taiwan, just like surely Russia wouldn’t invade Ukraine.
I once read that China relied on the U.S. to provide millions of jobs in China to keep its system going. I tired of the Chinese and our dependence on cheap labor with no regulations many years ago. NAFTA created many of our problems. Government policies are the problem.
Pelosi is merely getting the nod from Xi.
Or at least courting “His Majesty” for when Biden falls and can’t get up.
“Taiwan has confirmed that mainland China launched 11 Dongfeng series missiles into waters north, south and east of the island on Thursday afternoon…”
Stunning. israel trains multiples of Our police depts. here. And at home.
And we apparently sent the Akron OH police dept. to china to teach/train them how to shoot . With Missiles. Pentagram too busy funding OTHER research, apparently.
80? miles shore to shore? Small Wonder they anchored the fleet. Can’t hit an Island?
STILL smokin’ too much opium? The West has contributed sooo much. Opium. Over time.
And this is the thanks we get?
Nancy Pelosi to husband: “It worked. Buy more Raytheon”.
Senator Dianne Feinstein’s chauffeur to Nancy Pelosi: ” You want to make a killing? Visit Taiwan”.
Way to keep your eye on the ball!
“I tried following the science. It kept leading me back to the money!”
G7 countries should be sanctioned by the whole world, they LEAD the world in sexual interference with and transgendering of Children ~ pretending to offer freedom while they rape economies, resources, poisoning religious beliefs and morals, and selling weapons to everyone’s enemies and to terrorists.