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LOL How many assumptions did you make when you compared PRC vs ROC against US vs Iran?
Taiwan has developed poor weapons to look like they're not lying down flat while their military is basically not a professional fighting force with air force marshalls unable to differentiate J-20 from J-35, female soldiers acting as prostitutes, and training clips that are uploaded to Youtube for laughs. They're currently getting circled in Chinese exercises everyday and they're so used to it, they don't bother to (nor can they afford to) scramble anymore. All the weapons they buy aren't meant to be used but are actually protection fee payments to a US that is tariffing them in return cus fuck 'em, that's why.
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The result of Hegseth visit to Manila
Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence
By andMarch 29, 20254:39 AM GMT+8Updated 6 days ago
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Philippines on Friday, where he reaffirmed Washington's ironclad commitment to a defense treaty between the two countries.
Hegseth vows to help deter ‘China’s aggression’ in Philippines
- Summary
- President Trump a peacemaker, Hegseth says
- U.S. to provide anti-ship missiles, drones
- Philippines, U.S. stress need to build threat deterrence
- Special forces training planned for islands near Taiwan
Hegseth met his counterpart Gilberto Teodoro and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, and they signalled continued strong cooperation amid growing threats from China, emphasising a shared commitment to peace in the Indo-Pacific region and in the South China Sea, where Manila accuses Beijing of repeated hostile actions.
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"Deterrence is necessary around the world, but specifically in this region, in your country, considering the threats from the communist Chinese," Hegseth said.
He also said the United States was not seeking war and described President Donald Trump as a peacemaker.
"President Trump seeks peace ... but in order to bring that peace, we will be strong," he told a press conference with Teodoro.
"Our allies will know we stand with them. Our admirals are prepared, and they will be properly equipped," he said. "We're rebuilding our military under President Trump."
In order to do that you need to pay an extra Tariff , not that large compare to other country cause you're special....lol a 17% will do.
4 hours ago — The United States, under President Donald Trump, has imposed a 17% tariff on Philippine exports as part of its sweeping “Liberation Day” ...
Any Taiwan assets that is even vaguely threatening has got multiple ISRs staring at them 24/7. Wanna take a guess at their average lifespan once things kick off?
On the one hand it is at best 2 to 3 CBG + nearby air base against Iran, a much bigger country with a lot more firepower and manpower.
On the other hand it is entire mainland China's unit within cross strait firing range, this includes all air/sea/rocket force/land based fire + their corresponding ISR versus Taiwan.
Do you want to revise your statement?
@BlackWindMnt and you know what bro? this economic adviser say it's good for us, what the FXXK did this guy eat for breakfast.
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go on Thursday brushed off the impact of US President Donald Trump's imposition of 17% tariff on Philippine goods entering America, seeing it as a boon rather than a bane for the country's economic future.
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1 hour ago — Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go on Thursday brushed off the impact of US ...
"External forces attack China's critical network infrastructure during 9th Asian Winter Games: report
A recent report released by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Thursday revealed that during the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin in February, external forces attempted to disrupt and interfere with the event through cyberattacks. These attacks even targeted critical network infrastructure in an attempt to create chaos and steal sensitive intelligence. According to monitoring data, 63.24 percent of the traced attacks originated from the US.
According to the "Cyber Threat Report of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025" released by National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention Technology, during the Winter Games, the information systems of competition and the critical network infrastructures in Heilongjiang Province were targeted by numerous cyberattacks from abroad, with most originating from the US, the Netherlands, and other countries and regions. [...]"
A recent report released by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Thursday revealed that during the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin in February, external forces attempted to disrupt and interfere with the event through cyberattacks. These attacks even targeted critical network infrastructure in an attempt to create chaos and steal sensitive intelligence. According to monitoring data, 63.24 percent of the traced attacks originated from the US.
According to the "Cyber Threat Report of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025" released by National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention Technology, during the Winter Games, the information systems of competition and the critical network infrastructures in Heilongjiang Province were targeted by numerous cyberattacks from abroad, with most originating from the US, the Netherlands, and other countries and regions. [...]"
Trump's trade war will be a massive win for China probably. Just look at how the Trump regime calculated and imposed the tariffs.
Most intelligency MAGA belike:
LMFAO
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I tried looking into the potential ECON effect in the PH from the just announced 17% tariff using Deep Search from Perplexity AI and this is what it spat out:@BlackWindMnt and you know what bro? this economic adviser say it's good for us, what the FXXK did this guy eat for breakfast.
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go on Thursday brushed off the impact of US President Donald Trump's imposition of 17% tariff on Philippine goods entering America, seeing it as a boon rather than a bane for the country's economic future.
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1 hour ago — Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go on Thursday brushed off the impact of US ...
**Philippines' Economic Impact from 17% U.S. Tariff: Key Points**
### **Affected Export Sectors**
- **Electronics (55.6% of exports, $40.6B in 2023)**:
- Semiconductors ($2.8B) face demand elasticity risks; mid-tier components most vulnerable.
- Wiring/conductors ($914M) and telecom equipment ($841M) at high risk due to thin margins.
- **Agriculture**:
- Coconut oil ($34.3M) may gain niche advantages but requires scaling.
- Fruits/nuts ($2.0B) face 17% price disadvantage vs. Latin American competitors.
- **Automotive**: Wiring harnesses and vehicle parts ($942M) at risk of demand contraction.
### **Macroeconomic Impacts**
- **GDP growth** projected to slow by **0.5–1.0 percentage points** annually (Oxford Economics).
- **Employment**: 3.2M export-sector jobs at risk of reduced hours or automation-driven layoffs.
- **Trade surplus**: $4.9B surplus with U.S. (2024) limits retaliatory options; dependency on U.S. market (80.2% of exports).
### **Regional Competitive Positioning**
- **Lower tariff vs. peers**: Philippines’ 17% rate compares to Vietnam (46%), Thailand (36%), Malaysia (24%).
- **FDI diversion**: Potential $2–3B redirected investments by 2027 (BMI) in electronics/medical devices.
### **Policy Responses**
- **Government measures**:
- ₱45B ($800M) fund for SME loans, automation tax credits, and FTAs with Canada/India.
- Lobbying for U.S. tariff exemptions via defense partnerships.
- **Private sector**: Shift to aerospace components (electronics), blockchain-certified agriculture, nearshored engineering teams (automotive).
### **Long-Term Strategic Shifts**
- **Industrial upgrades**: Target semiconductor wafer production, EV battery nickel processing, robotics (12% current adoption).
- **Geoeconomic risks**: Over-reliance on China (22% intermediate imports), low ASEAN trade utilization (34%).
### **Key Opportunities**
- **FDI capture**: Leverage tariff differentials to attract manufacturers exiting Vietnam/Thailand.
- **Workforce development**: Train 250K workers in AI-driven manufacturing by 2027 (DTI initiative).
**Conclusion**: Immediate export losses in electronics/agriculture may be offset by FDI gains and industrial modernization, contingent on reforms in logistics,
skills, and trade diversification.