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They’re just doing what America has been doing since WW2. Why should America be the only power in the world?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism
Yes. This could be considered a whataboutism. But that’s not always a bad thing. See here. Context matters. This article puts China in a negative light. I’m not defending China’s actions. I think it is inflammatory. But I also felt obligated to relay the hypocrisy of America.
The Independent published the article. They are based in the UK. It is in their interest as part of the capitalist hegemony, led by America to make China look bad (the enemy). I just pushed back against that narrative. It was not my intention to highjack the discussion. Also, I was the first to comment, so there was nothing to highjack at the time.
China is making China look bad.
Then, how do you know about it?
Here's China's new map of their claimed territory from China's own website.. For comparison, here's one provided by Wikipedia with the Dark Green is claimed and controlled. The light green is claimed, but not controlled. The wiki map seems to be out of date anyway. It doesn't included the claimed, but not controlled specs out to sea.
This is also being talked about in all the news outlets of China's neighbors. The Independent was not the first place I saw this news. China is making China look bad.
OMG you are right. Just read several articles about it. I feel bad for finding it hilarious. Why provoke India? Talk about throwing around your weight,
They don’t pay us money silly. We get a bonus ration on our food card. Dependent on what the commissar deems acceptable, and what resources are available. Usually rice or bread, but never eggs. I miss eggs.