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2010-10-18 China-Japan-Koreas

Chinese allowed to demonstrate against Japan in major cities, many photos

The international stand-off between China and Japan over the Diaoyutai or Senkaku Islands was supposedly over once the Japanese returned the captain of the ship that had allegedly rammed two Japanese destroyers near the disputed island chain, but a series of protests in Tokyo and across China demonstrate the passion that consumes both nations whenever they are involved in a conflict. Following Japanese protests that took place yesterday morning, Chinese netizens organized three major protests, in Xi'an, Zhengzhou in Henan Province and Chengdu, that saw many thousands of people -- 35,000 estimated in Chengdu -- march through the center of town chanting anti-Japan slogans, waving Chinese flags, struggling with police and throwing stones and bottles. According to the New York Times, China is still blocking exports of rare earth materials to Japan, materials needed for electronics and after these protests, the conflict which had simmered down is set to explode again.

A flyer promoting the demonstration, including starting location, marching route and slogans

Over the course of an otherwise ordinary Saturday afternoon, tens of thousands of irate citizens gathered in downtown Chengdu to protest Japans claim to the Diaoyu islands. This is the small island chain between China and Japan that have been hotly contested since Japan seized a Chinese fishing vessel in the area just six weeks ago. But Chengdu's anti-Japan protest didn't seem to be only about this single issue; the ideological and nationalist rift that separates the two Asian giants runs tragically deep.

I didn't have too much of an idea of what to expect since I didn't attend the last rally directed towards China's mortal rival: but this one was raw, gritty and highly emotional. Fortunately I caught some smiles and friendly faces in between finding myself amidst a sea of Chinese people and under the harsh gaze of hundreds of riot police. These are the photos which tell the story as I saw it.

Posted by gromky 2010-10-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 See also WORLD NEWS > [Examiner.com]JAPAN-CHINA TENSION OVER SENKAKUS SENDS WAKE-UP CALL TO WORLD. Rising China refuses to engage in Prim-N-Proper Multilateralism.

IMO ARTIC read, CHINA REFUSES TO FORGET THE PAST???

SUB-READ, CHINA = NO RETURN IN THE 21ST CENTURY BY TO BEING "THE SICK MAN OF ASIA" - EVAR!

and

* FREEREPUBLIC/WMF > GUAM THE MISSLE MAGNET BUILDS [anti-DPRK "Musudan" BMS?]BUNKERS, + US GLOBAL HAWKS ON GUAM BASE TO MONITOR CHINA'S ACTIVITIES ALL ALONG THE PERIPHERY OF ASIA-PACIFIC.

Bunkers, etal. + US BMD Sys on Guam.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2010-10-18 01:04|| 2010-10-18 01:04|| Front Page Top

#2 Joe, have you built a bunker for yourself yet?

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-10-18 08:27|| 2010-10-18 08:27|| Front Page Top

#3 A Japanese military build up would be fast, high tech, and do wonders for their economy.

Posted by Anonymoose 2010-10-18 09:34|| 2010-10-18 09:34|| Front Page Top

#4 Annoymoose Hey, I love the way you think at times. You are correct. Japan would scare the pants off the Chinese. Historically China has always done poorly in what I have read. They do as Saddam did when putting people in key positions of power. Japan is a sleeping giant. Germany was a small country to do as they did. We built factories, mobilized and full employment. Many Vets have told me WW11 was a close call for us. Your RX moose is spot on.

Posted by Dale 2010-10-18 09:58|| 2010-10-18 09:58|| Front Page Top

#5 Unfortunately Japan is undergoing a demographic collapse, too many old people, not many young people. China is in a much different position. Only 20 years from now things will look even worse in that regard. But China has its own problems.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-10-18 10:09|| 2010-10-18 10:09|| Front Page Top

#6 Shhhh..don't tell the Donks the Chinese now make astroturf too.

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-10-18 15:20|| 2010-10-18 15:20|| Front Page Top

#7 Yes, the Chinese make many things but their own people are complaining of the poor quality. They are going the cheap route as Japan did. Graft and greed have taken hold. Rare earth materials are now supplied by others they are not the only source. We all know the effect of nationalism on a people and China is stokeing the fire.

Posted by Dale 2010-10-18 15:57|| 2010-10-18 15:57|| Front Page Top

#8 The Chinese need to be very careful with this sabre-rattling : their history is one replete with xenophobia and overt racism to non-Chinese. If the Chinese push hard enough, the Japanese will rearm - because they will see it as a pincer move. North Korea is viewed as China's yapping lapdog in Japan, and North Korea is getting pushy; if China does the same with Zero in office, the Japanese will do what it takes to defend the home islands. And they can be a nuke power in nothing flat, if they so wish.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2010-10-18 17:30|| 2010-10-18 17:30|| Front Page Top

#9 So where is the Kwangtung Army when you really need it? We backed Chiang who begat Mao, who was the greatest mass murderer in history. And no, Nanking massacre and Unit 731 do not even compare in their evilness...

Posted by borgboy 2010-10-18 21:02|| 2010-10-18 21:02|| Front Page Top

#10 Looks like BEIJING = CHINA may not have to worry about US Ally BRITAIN's Royal Navy just yet, as per its new QUEEN ELIZABETH-class CVFS...

To wit,

* WAFF > ROYAL NAVY: NO JETS FOR NAVY CARRIERS IN CUTBACKS.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2010-10-18 21:10|| 2010-10-18 21:10|| Front Page Top

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