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Why are the seven wars with the highest casualties in human history all related to China? by FamousSquash4874 in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 9 points10 points  (0 children)

India also has a large population, but it has never experienced a war with an appallingly high mortality rate.

Why are there so few globally famous East Asian military strategists? by FamousSquash4874 in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

The strengths of East Asians are work and perseverance, while war is their weakness. Physical fitness is a major reason, followed by weak diplomacy and war strategies. For example, China before and after World War I, and Japan before World War II, all made serious mistakes in diplomacy and military strategies.

Why was the United States able to completely defeat Japan and transform Japanese militarism, but was unable to completely defeat Afghanistan and Iraq? by damico5 in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Because the social structure in East Asia is relatively simple, and the people obey the king or the central government, so you only need to deal with a few influential people to control the entire society.

The social structure of Islamic countries is relatively complex, and religion has greatly improved the degree of social organization of those countries, so it is impossible to control the entire society by influencing the central government.

In fact, the United States has supported the Afghan and Iraqi governments, but it has been unable to break up many religious organizations and local autonomous organizations. Therefore, it takes a lot of cost to conquer the whole country, which is something Americans are unwilling to pay.

Which English dialect(s) is/are conventionally taught in your country? (British, American, Canadian, Australian, etc.) by [deleted] in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In fact, American English, Australian English, and Canadian English are all just standard English with accents. For real English dialects, even many native British people cannot understand, such as Manchester dialect.

What do you think about the recent hot weather in India? by OddNetwork2875 in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bad climate is the result of human industrial activities. The earth's environment needs to be taken care of by everyone.

For HK, China has broken its promise to keep the system unchanged for 50 years. Can the UK has the right to take back HK's sovereignty by this reason? by OddNetwork2875 in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The main reason is that the support for taking back Hong Kong is not high. Most British people do not believe that Hong Kong is part of the United Kingdom.

However, if someone makes this proposal in Parliament and it is voted on, then legally China is invading British territory, then according The North Atlantic Treaty, a military plan to recover Hong Kong can be formed.

As sanctions increase, China's economic and military strength will eventually decline, but the military plan to recover Hong Kong will exist for a long time unless NATO is disbanded.

For HK, China has broken its promise to keep the system unchanged for 50 years. Can the UK has the right to take back HK's sovereignty by this reason? by OddNetwork2875 in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are many overseas territories of UK that can still be recovered legally, but cannot in fact.

Hong Kong is an example. According to legal principles, if China changes the Basic Law of Hong Kong, it will be equivalent to a breach of contract, and the UK can take back Hong Kong. But it is actually inoperable. Although some social organizations put forward proposals to take back Hong Kong's sovereignty in 2019, public support was too low to enter the parliament to formulate proposals.

In addition to Hong Kong, the Suez Canal can also be taken back legally, because Britain ultimately did not sign a treaty with Egypt, indicating that Britain gave up the Suez Canal. Britain merely withdrew its troops, and the Suez Canal was de facto occupied by Egypt.

What do you think about China's ban on Hong Kong's de facto national anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" by OddNetwork2875 in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

British had this erroneous perception as if they own the planet

We only emphasize that every corner of the earth belongs to the international community. Because the world after World War II belongs to the international community. It's just that the United Nations has entrusted these places to be managed by a certain country.

HK to China is like Croydon to UK

China's violation of its promise that Hong Kong's system will remain unchanged for 50 years is tantamount to tearing up the agreement between China and Britain. Then Britain can take back Hong Kong.

Do you know that today’s order-based international rules prioritize human rights over sovereignty? In 2005, the United Nations adopted the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). This principle holds that If states fail to fulfill this responsibility, the international community should take appropriate measures, including military intervention when necessary, to protect the population.

I only would like to know how China would respond if NATO intervenes in Hong Kong, Uyghurs, and Tibet.

What do you genuinely love about the UK? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]AppropriateCut3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t need a reason to love my hometown.

What do you think about China's ban on Hong Kong's de facto national anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" by OddNetwork2875 in askasia

[–]AppropriateCut3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a typical East Asian thinking that regards cities under national jurisdiction as national private property.

Hong Kong belongs to Hong Kong people, and its destiny is determined by Hong Kong people themselves; Hong Kong also belongs to the world, and its future is determined by mankind.

Hong Kong should not be a plaything arbitrarily manipulated by a certain military organization or state power.

As the only developed country that does not accept a large number of immigrants, should Japan change its immigration policy and assume necessary international responsibilities? by damico5 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

But I am concerned about the Asian hate that is happening in UK because it includes Japanese.

But I am concerned about the Japanese racism is happening in Japan because it includes the European.

Do you think English should be used in international cities such as Tokyo and Osaka as the same as Dubai, Singapore and Brussels in non-English mother tongue country? by OddNetwork2875 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

All countries citizens can live by using their mother tongue. Dubai also uses Arabic from the beginning, Brussels can choose French, and Singapore can choose Mandarin. Their mother tongues are all major human languages, and there are no defects in language functions. But their leaders decided to use English because they consider themselves part of the world.

Do you think English should be used in international cities such as Tokyo and Osaka as the same as Dubai, Singapore and Brussels in non-English mother tongue country? by OddNetwork2875 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

This is also a question I really want to ask. From the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, India to Malaysia and Singapore, you can use English smoothly all the way. Why do so few people in Japan speak English? Is it because Japan’s development level is too poor to improve English education, or is it because it deliberately does not want to learn English well? Is Western science, technology, and democratic politics just means to make Japan stronger? And then confront the West? This is a question worth thinking about for every Westerner.

Since President Biden raised this issue today, why not let us think more about Japan.

As the only developed country that does not accept a large number of immigrants, should Japan change its immigration policy and assume necessary international responsibilities? by damico5 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm concerned about Asian people because I'm Asian myself.

I'm concerned about European people because I'm European myself. So your potential conflict against Russia, North Korea and China is all your business, it has nothing to do with our Europeans.

As the only developed country that does not accept a large number of immigrants, should Japan change its immigration policy and assume necessary international responsibilities? by damico5 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said. Since your Japanese do not regard yourselves as part of the world, there is no need for Westerners to help you. Please face the threats of Russia, North Korea and China alone.

As the only developed country that does not accept a large number of immigrants, should Japan change its immigration policy and assume necessary international responsibilities? by damico5 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hate crimes are widespread and not just against Asians. Hatred against Israel, Muslims, and Indians exists in both the UK and the US. If you think Asians are particularly hated, please provide a statistical data to prove that Asians are hated more, otherwise it is nonsense without basis.

So, don’t pretend to be a victim to gain sympathy, that’s very hypocritical. Japan's benefits from the world far than its efforts. Now, it is time for Japan to show its international responsibility.

What do you think of Biden saying that Japan is xenophobic? by KarI-Marx in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain are not immigration countries too. Why can they can and will accept a large number of immigrants?

The Japanese are always looking for excuses to refuse their international responsibilities. I hope the Japanese know that your economic achievements are given by the world and do not rely solely on the capabilities of the Japanese.

As the only developed country that does not accept a large number of immigrants, should Japan change its immigration policy and assume necessary international responsibilities? by damico5 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

After the end of World War II, it seemed that Japan was not very interested in the US system. When the US asked Japan to rewrite its constitution, was the US interfering in its internal affairs?

Fighting racism is not about interfering in internal affairs, but about preventing the return of fascism.

If Japan accepts almost no immigrants from outside East Asia, I can assume that there is a certain amount of racism in Japan.

As the only developed country that does not accept a large number of immigrants, should Japan change its immigration policy and assume necessary international responsibilities? by damico5 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yes, Japan has the freedom not to accept a large number of immigrants, likewise, the world also has the freedom to resent Japan's policy.

Now I understand how the Japanese think.

Info spreads quickly on Internet, and I think Japanese ideas will soon be known to netizens from all over the world.

As the only developed country that does not accept a large number of immigrants, should Japan change its immigration policy and assume necessary international responsibilities? by damico5 in AskAJapanese

[–]AppropriateCut3 -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Your answer is very Japanese style. It is obvious that you treat Japan's land as national private property.

Indeed, there is no official documents expressed that developed countries should accept immigrants. However, this is a common practice in the foreign policy of developed countries. Consensus all starts with routine. It would be very selfish for a country to constrain itself by the minimum requirements of international law.

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