Xi asks Party to support independent judiciary

[Aepsilons]

Yes, I remember yourself and other members pointing out that one important aspect of the reform drive should be the strengthening of the judiciary as an independent branch. That's being carried out, as it seems, although, as @Lure says, incrementally and, hopefully, without external interference.

Indeed, in their drive for a better governance (the name and nature of the regime does not matter here), the developed West enjoyed an incremental (and often painful) transformation without outside intervention. China, luckily, thanks to its size and power, is immune from the attempted interventions but their existence cannot be denied.

Again, I agree that, the next most urgent reform should target the now archaic one-Child policy, or whatever has left of it.

The speed and depth of these reforms, their implementation is not only impressive, but inspirational. I honestly hope the best for China and that these reforms bear much fruit, its an inspiration for many of us Japanese as well who have a habit of falling in the comfort zone for fear of making strategic , calculated risks. Its time, as what Xi has shown, to shed and remove such defeatist attitudes. We are , afterall, East Asians, and progress has always been the hallmark and bulwark of our civilization(s).

China inspires Japan. Let that be known.

 

[TaiShang]

The speed and depth of these reforms, their implementation is not only impressive, but inspirational. I honestly hope the best for China and that these reforms bear much fruit, its an inspiration for many of us Japanese as well who have a habit of falling in the comfort zone for fear of making strategic , calculated risks. Its time, as what Xi has shown, to shed and remove such defeatist attitudes. We are , afterall, East Asians, and progress has always been the hallmark and bulwark of our civilization(s).

China inspires Japan. Let that be known.

Japan does inspire China, too, especially in terms of its technological development.

I guess the most commendable aspect of the Japanese politics (albeit all the hyped up territorial disagreement), is their respect for China's internal affairs and non-intervention.

That gives both nations the breathing space to sit down and calmly talk about disagreements of historical nature.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

I also said this before, that China needs an INDEPENDENT Judiciary with wide ranging powers akin to the one in Hong Kong. However as far as its still under/controlled by the CCP, then im afraid there will always be vested interests/cliques who will control it and protect their subordinates. So we are back again to square one.lool There is no escaping this for China, it will have to form an independent judiciary thats free from the CCP, and whch can prosecute any body in the CCP itself.

Hey buddy, when are you going to stop wasting your breath with us?

You know that we are the competitors, and do you think anybody would be foolish enough to listen the advice from his competitor?

Today, we are becoming big and powerful because we are politically independent, nobody can dictate us like a puppet.

We know that you guys are so urged to see CPC losing power which would make China succumbed into the oblivion again.

However, this will not happen, you guys will be eventually disappointed.

CPC's core doctrines have never changed, which is to push China back on the top like she was before, also to improve the living standard of the Chinese people.

These two doctrines are tied together. Without a strong powerful China, there will be no safety to protect the wealth of the Chinese people. The western powers can just loot us like they have done before.

If CPC has abandoned these two doctrines, the Chinese people would not be hesitated to throw them into the trash bin just like they have done to KMT.

 

[Yizhi]

its an inspiration for many of us Japanese as well who have a habit of falling in the comfort zone for fear of making strategic , calculated risks.

my impression is that Abe came in power precisely because Japanese ppl wanted a strong tough looking leader regardless of what his policy was about, am i correct? @Nihonjin1051

 

[Aepsilons]

my impression is that Abe came in power precisely because Japanese ppl wanted a strong tough looking leader regardless of what his policy was about, am i correct? @Nihonjin1051

Yes, that's correct. Abe is a Nationalist , and part of his job is to balance the mixed constituency of Japan, the left wingers, centrists, right wingers. He has to appease most of them. Seriously, i have so much respect for men like Xi, and Abe. Imagine the stress these guys have to endure !

 

[Yizhi]

Yes, that's correct. Abe is a Nationalist , and part of his job is to balance the mixed constituency of Japan, the left wingers, centrists, right wingers. He has to appease most of them. Seriously, i have so much respect for men like Xi, and Abe. Imagine the stress these guys have to endure !

just imagine taking on such huge risk and responsibility for the livelihood of a country....it's nightmare for me.
guess we all have the 'sheep mentality' to some extent.

 

[TaiShang]

Hey buddy, when are you going to stop wasting your breath with us?

You know that we are the competitors, and do you think anybody would be foolish enough to listen the advice from his competitor?

Today, we are becoming big and powerful because we are politically independent, nobody can dictate us like a puppet.

We know that you guys are so urged to see CPC losing power which would make China succumbed into the oblivion again.

However, this will not happen, you guys will be eventually disappointed.

CPC's core doctrines have never changed, which is to push China back on the top like she was before, also to improve the living standard of the Chinese people.

These two doctrines are tied together. Without a strong powerful China, there will be no safety to protect the wealth of the Chinese people. The western powers can just loot us like they have done before.

If CPC has abandoned these two doctrines, the Chinese people would not be hesitated to throw them into the trash bin just like they have done to KMT.

The guy is just sore because his island is becoming less and less significant in world politics, save playing the spare wheel for the US from time to time, as the situation requires. That's only when these guys are enjoying some sort of publicity.

It is obvious that we won't give a damn about what they say in direct proportion to China's strength. But old habits die hard. An old imperialist has to die an imperialist.

 

[terranMarine]

The guy is just sore because his island is becoming less and less significant in world politics, save playing the spare wheel for the US from time to time, as the situation requires. That's only when these guys are enjoying some sort of publicity.

It is obvious that we won't give a damn about what they say in direct proportion to China's strength. But old habits die hard. An old imperialist has to die an imperialist.

Definitely, the guy still thinks England is of major significance to this world despite the collapse of the British Empire. To make Asian powers look insignificant he loves to pull America into debate and pointing England and USA are like bosom buddies belonging to the same group vs the rest of the world. Didn't he tell nihonjin to abandon the idea of challenging USA/UK/France by having Naval bases in Africa as well because Japan lost WW2 and is now a vassal state? The dude clings on the success of America and tell others not to overtake them or else there could be consequences lol.
Japanese economy and Navy are bigger than UK, really French and English are full of themselves

 

[Aepsilons]

Definitely, the guy still thinks England is of major significance to this world despite the collapse of the British Empire. To make Asian powers look insignificant he loves to pull America into debate and pointing England and USA are like bosom buddies belonging to the same group vs the rest of the world. Didn't he tell nihonjin to abandon the idea of challenging USA/UK/France by having Naval bases in Africa as well because Japan lost WW2 and is now a vassal state? The dude clings on the success of America and tell others not to overtake them or else there could be consequences lol.
Japanese economy and Navy are bigger than UK, really French and English are full of themselves

Its the typical mentality that irritated Japan and Japanese early in the 20th century. In the 20th century, the Europeans, in their racism , always considered Japanese as a "Yellow Threat". Thus the West purposely limited our naval tonnage and displacement. They did this purposely , especially after Japanese Navy decimated the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War.

Now I'm not saying that the governments of the West are "racist" now, but the tone that some of our members posted and referencing the West as the "rule makers" is just the height of pure arrogance.

I should state that tho Japan has political, economic and cultural trade links with Europe and the United States, Japan is not part of the "West". We very much East Asian, Northeast Asian to be exact. And are still very much influenced by Confucianism.

Japan , tho its allied to America, and it may cooperate with NATO, should pursue what is best for Japan.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Japan , tho its allied to America, and it may cooperate with NATO, should pursue what is best for Japan.

They will never trust you because of the color of your skin.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Its the typical mentality that irritated Japan and Japanese early in the 20th century. In the 20th century, the Europeans, in their racism , always considered Japanese as a "Yellow Threat". Thus the West purposely limited our naval tonnage and displacement. They did this purposely , especially after Japanese Navy decimated the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War.

Well, the industrial capability of the Imperial Japan couldn't sustain a navy of that scale.

Remember during the WWII, the Imperial Japan only got 1/8 of the US industrial scale, while its navy was 70-80% of the USN.

Due the limited industrial output and scale, the Imperial Japan has ended being overstretching themselves.

Now I'm not saying that the governments of the West are "racist" now, but the tone that some of our members posted and referencing the West as the "rule makers" is just the height of pure arrogance.

Of course, they would condescend towards you, especially the Anglo-Saxons.

Since your country has been defeated by the US, and also became its vassal state.

China on the other hand is completely independent from their control, while she is also growing stronger day by day, and they couldn't stop it.

Of course, they hate China gut, but meanwhile look down on its vassal states and other weak nations.

 

[Aepsilons]

Well, the industrial capability of the Imperial Japan couldn't sustain a navy of that scale.

Remember during the WWII, the Imperial Japan only got 1/8 of the US industrial scale, while its navy is 70-80% of the USN.

Due the limited industrial output and scale, the Imperial Japan has ended being overstretching themselves.

What you say is true, the industrial capacity between Japan and the United States is not on level ground. The 5:5:3 ratio was a snub at us and that is the reason why Japan , in 1934, terminated the Washington Naval Treaty. Perhaps you can read this, but I will provide you with a copy of the Japanese letter of termination regarding the Washington Naval Treaty:

I should also say that in the end, the Washington Naval Treaty had given concessions towards the French , and British, allowing them to retain more of their fleet , while Japan was not given such a concession. It was outright preferential treatment for the Europeans and bias towards Japanese.

Since your country has been defeated by the US, and also became its vassal state.

That is true, but it was not the British or French that defeated Japan. On the contrary, we routed them in Asia. So, the British and others shouldn't hold their noses too high in the air regarding Japan. Had it not been for America, there was no way they would have defeated us while at the same time fighting the Wermacht.

The Imperial 28th Army defeated the French Army in French Indochina, same army routed the British Malay Command (144,000 strong). Same army defeated the Dutch Royal Army in Malaccas (55,000 strong) all in 3 months. The combined naval forces of France, Britain, and Dutch in the Orient had engaged the Imperial Navy in the Battle of the Java Sea, then again in the Indian Ocean -- we wiped out whatever was left of their 'Force Z'.

So, they shouldn't take credit for what they did not achieve. Americans can pride themselves in defeating Japan. The Dutch, French, British, no.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

What you say is true, the industrial capacity between Japan and the United States is not on level ground. The 5:5:3 ratio was a snub at us and that is the reason why Japan , in 1934, terminated the Washington Naval Treaty. Perhaps you can read this, but I will provide you with a copy of the Japanese letter of termination regarding the Washington Naval Treaty:

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I should also say that in the end, the Washington Naval Treaty had given concessions towards the French , and British, allowing them to retain more of their fleet , while Japan was not given such a concession. It was outright preferential treatment for the Europeans and bias towards Japanese.

The industrial capability is the thing that really matter.

Why the US right now is so sleepless about China? Because China's current industrial capability is above 150% of that of the US.

Although we still need to improve our quality, but a huge industrial capability means that you can easily transit into a massive army with huge technological potential in every domain.

China with an absolutely unmatched industrial capability and an economic scale similar to the US, this means we can rival them in every domain.

That's why the US now considers China as the number one potential enemy.

What you say is true, the industrial capacity between Japan and the United States is not on level ground. The 5:5:3 ratio was a snub at us and that is the reason why Japan , in 1934, terminated the Washington Naval Treaty. Perhaps you can read this, but I will provide you with a copy of the Japanese letter of termination regarding the Washington Naval Treaty:

The only reason that Japan's industrial capability remained minuscule compared to that of the US is because your landmass.

You don't have a massive landmass and manpower of China, that's why you couldn't expand your industrial capability to that scale.

Your insufficient industrial capability was also the reason made you submissive to their treaty.

 

[Aepsilons]

Why the US right now is so sleepless about China? Because China's current industrial capability is above 150% of that of the US.

lol, Yes you have a point. Perhaps, that is the reason why Obama, in his State of The Nation Address had even warned about the possibility of 're-shoring' the manufacturing that was off shored to China. You have a point, definitely.

Although we still need to improve our quality, but a huge industrial capability means that you can easily transit into a massive army with huge technological potential in every domain.

China with an absolutely unmatched industrial capability and an economic scale similar to the US, this means we can rival them in every domain.

That's why the US now considers China as the number one potential enemy.

Of course they will never say this outright, to be diplomatically correct, but yes, they do consider you as their #1 threat. Bar none. Why do you think they're trying so hard to have Japan sign the TPP , knowing very well that Japan's trade with China (+Hong Kong) is almost at $400 Billion (US DOLLARS) per annum? Trade between China and Japan is 2x more than Trade with Japan and US.

We Japanese may have a defense treaty with the United States, at the same time, we have to be realistic about the sovereign national interests of Japan. Japan's economic health and vibrancy is as much as a national strategic interest as any barren , uninhabited rocks in the East Sea. There is no way we will go to war over that. lol.

Of course, you have to understand this, and that we will never say this openly in public media. But you know....

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

That is true, but it was not the British or French that defeated Japan. On the contrary, we routed them in Asia. So, the British and others shouldn't hold their noses too high in the air regarding Japan. Had it not been for America, there was no way they would have defeated us while at the same time fighting the Wermacht.

The Imperial 28th Army defeated the French Army in French Indochina, same army routed the British Malay Command (144,000 strong). Same army defeated the Dutch Royal Army in Malaccas (55,000 strong) all in 3 months. The combined naval forces of France, Britain, and Dutch in the Orient had engaged the Imperial Navy in the Battle of the Java Sea, then again in the Indian Ocean -- we wiped out whatever was left of their 'Force Z'.

So, they shouldn't take credit for what they did not achieve. Americans can pride themselves in defeating Japan. The Dutch, French, British, no.

Some Brits like @mike2000 would perhaps take that pride from the US, since he considers the US and the UK as one entity as both nations are Anglo-Saxon.

The Anglo-Saxons are some very arrogant folks, and they remain hostile towards Russia as they also consider Russia as the only non-Anglo-Saxon white people who can pose a challenge to their absolute hegemony.

In their eyes, they wouldn't tolerate anyone who poses a threat to their global hegemony, no matter you are white or not.

For now, they are going after China for some obvious reasons.

Although Obama is half-black, but he is the non-white token for the Anglo-Saxon world.