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Reported reaction from the Chinese Consul-General in Osaka to the PM's statment: "That filthy neck that barged in uninvited—I'll cut it off without a moment's hesitation. Are you prepared?" www.sankei.com/article/2025...
中国の大阪総領事「その汚い首は斬ってやるしかない」 高市首相の台湾有事巡る答弁に投稿
中国の薛剣（せつけん）駐大阪総領事は8日、朝日新聞デジタル速報席がX（旧ツイッター）に投稿した記事「高市首相、台湾有事『存立危機事態になりうる』 認定なら武力…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Reported reaction from the Chinese Consul-General in Osaka to the PM's statment: "That filthy neck that barged in uninvited—I'll cut it off without a moment's hesitation. Are you prepared?" www.sankei.com/article/2025...
but it is not clear how we can determine if a ship is civilian or not in such as situation.
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
but it is not clear how we can determine if a ship is civilian or not in such as situation.
the measure. For example, do Chinese Coast Guard ships or maritime militia ships not count as warships even if they are armed? The PM also mentioned that she doesn't believe "lining up civilian ships to obstruct passage [for maritime blockade] constitutes a situation threatening national survival,"
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
the measure. For example, do Chinese Coast Guard ships or maritime militia ships not count as warships even if they are armed? The PM also mentioned that she doesn't believe "lining up civilian ships to obstruct passage [for maritime blockade] constitutes a situation threatening national survival,"
addition for deterrence: "The government will make a comprehensive judgment based on all available information, tailored to the specific circumstances of the actual situation that arises." Clarity can sometimes enhance extended deterrence, but it also allows the opponent to circumvent
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
addition for deterrence: "The government will make a comprehensive judgment based on all available information, tailored to the specific circumstances of the actual situation that arises." Clarity can sometimes enhance extended deterrence, but it also allows the opponent to circumvent
...of warships and the exercise of force.” (in reference to "Survival-Threatening Situations/crisis of national existence" which allows Japan to engage in collective defense). This part will receive a lot of attention, but the following part seems to be a crucial
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
...of warships and the exercise of force.” (in reference to "Survival-Threatening Situations/crisis of national existence" which allows Japan to engage in collective defense). This part will receive a lot of attention, but the following part seems to be a crucial
reaching readers of diverse backgrounds. I have fond memories of photocopying academic articles at libraries, but students today have much better access to knowledge.
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
reaching readers of diverse backgrounds. I have fond memories of photocopying academic articles at libraries, but students today have much better access to knowledge.
smooth at all, but even US backtracking from it would still have important effects.
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM
smooth at all, but even US backtracking from it would still have important effects.
Even if Qatar had signed a document with the US on this, it does not appear to be a treaty, congressional-executive agreement, or executive agreement made pursuant to an earlier treaty. Excuse me if I have missed something!
October 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Even if Qatar had signed a document with the US on this, it does not appear to be a treaty, congressional-executive agreement, or executive agreement made pursuant to an earlier treaty. Excuse me if I have missed something!
can be executive agreements, and defense obligations do not have to be mutual, but I am not sure if this is a formal "agreement" by two sides. There is no mention of duration, and does this last only for Trump's presidency unless something else happens?
October 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
can be executive agreements, and defense obligations do not have to be mutual, but I am not sure if this is a formal "agreement" by two sides. There is no mention of duration, and does this last only for Trump's presidency unless something else happens?
"Marape told reporters that China, a major trading partner for PNG, had no hand in stalling the treaty." www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:09 AM
"Marape told reporters that China, a major trading partner for PNG, had no hand in stalling the treaty." www.reuters.com/world/china/...