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Jamyang writes "In the run-up to the first anniversary of September 11, Taiwan's President has accused China of threatening Taipei with "terrorist" tactics in a speech that will fuel Beijing's current fury: "Communist China has accelerated development of 'unrestricted warfare' similar to terrorist methods," he said. Reuters man in Taipei reckon he's referring to "Unrestricted Warfare" [PDF] by leading PLA strategists - Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui - who famously argued that China should focus on "asymmetric engagement" in the 21st century. In fact, many related secret documents have leaked out of China lately. Taiwan's Defense Ministry is taking the threat of infowar very seriously, as can be seen in their 2002 Defense Whitepaper. If the U.S. gets tied up in a ground war in the Middle East, China's going to be real tempted ...."

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  1. Tempted to do what? by trentfoley · · Score: 2, Offtopic
    China's going to be real tempted ...."

    ...to make Saddam Hussein shaped firecrackers for American New Years celebrations

    What the hell, its 10 til 3 in the morning and I've got karma to burn.

  2. Re:classic is relative by tenjah · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I would say more pushing over the milk pail. Or rather,

  3. Re:China can get away with it. by testadicazzo · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Regarding Dennis Leary's song. Coincidentally this is my song of the week. You can download it here:

    Song of the week

    Let's see if I'm screwing myself over by posting this...

  4. Troll by oliverthered · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I think that the Taiwan's President is a troll, anyone who starts a sentance wit the word communist is obviously a troll.

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    thank God the internet isn't a human right.
  5. Re:McCarthy Rides Again. by haa...jesus+christ · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    fuck you canada.