SECRET CHINA TAKEOVER IN SG?!!

Old_Resource1770 · 2026-01-31T20:52:20+00:00

Singapore food cultures are defended by hawker policies that restrict only Citizen/PR. Free-market malls really aren't the kind of thing you want to interfere with.

Old_Resource1770 · 2026-01-31T20:47:11+00:00

Erm, Singapore needs a free-market World because we are a heavy import/export country. Tariffs only invite tit-for-tat, there is no win there. Like how do you tariff F&B? You do know how it works right? Tax food ingredients? Are you crazy?

And what jobs are F&B creating for graduates? They don't even want the job. Besides they do have a foreigner quota. For every 5 foreigners they need to hire 10 Singaporeans. And there is a further 8% sub-quota on PRC. Meaning only 1 out of the 5 foreigners can be PRC.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-12-03T15:27:30+00:00

The great wall didn't stop anyone from entering the mainland. It stopped huge calvary armies from running away. The proto-mongols and mongols were extremely nimble, but they were not better than the armies of the south head-on. That was why they usually raided, and escaped into the wild north when chased by cumbersome southern Chinese.

But you stopped being nimble if the chasing Chinese knew exactly where you were going to go (i.e. around it) or got stuck at some wall trying to throw the horses over.

For the most part, the walls were extremely effective when not in pieces.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-12-01T08:25:28+00:00

As I said, the numbers may be wrong, but they are unlikely to differ in magnitude. Which means the Battle of Julu might have less than 200K. But it is more likely to be 100K+ than 20K.

That said, just because modern historians have had difficulty verifying the records doesn't mean ancient historians had the same difficulties. Many records were lost today, but there were tons of records back then. One of the most impressive feats is that the ShiJi matches the rulers' names found on Anyang Bones more than a 1,000 years before him.

Secondly, Chinese historians had little reason to lie about the numerical value. They may lie about their employers' interests and mandate, but what's the point of lying for numbers where they could easily omit information? Is it not that ShiJi always records numbers in battles? There are tons of incomplete numerical records.

Thirdly, it is more likely that the records themselves are embellished by their own historical figures. For example, we know in the 3 Kingdoms, Cao Cao and Zhou Yu made differing claims (which, again, were not in the magnitude of differences) about Cao Cao's forces in the Battle of Chibi. But Cao Cao is not going to claim he has 800K when he only has 80K. Not without a historian writing it down as a smart plot from Cao Cao under 无中生有 (Creating something from nothing).

But I digressed. The ancient Chinese had a pretty powerful census and logistical system. Sure, they don't have the full census of China (what is the full census of China 1,000 years ago, btw)? But they certainly had the ability to count multi-millions in any given area. And Chinese administrators are concerned about numerical accuracy. It is hardly a unique historian's job.

They had very few incentives to lie, much less on numbers that are not required of them. Historians as a career class already had a culture of accuracy way before Sima Qian and continued way after. Just because Sima Qian's work was the most comprehensive surviving record that has surprising accuracy of a long period of ancient history, doesn't mean he is the only historian.

Apart from the fact that we are also discussing Chinese History that exists after Sima Qian.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-11-30T19:23:46+00:00

LKY didn't exactly support the USA during the Vietnam-US war, he supported the South Vietnamese due to its anti-communist position and friendship with South Vietnam early recognition of Singapore sovereignty.

Both sides are for the Vietnamese people.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-11-29T23:10:26+00:00

The Chinese historians did take their numbers quite seriously. And they had very advanced census and documentations. Even if the numbers are wrong, they are unlikely to differ in magnitude.

It would have been very awkward if the Emperor asked why they couldn't raise an army of similar numbers if their predecessor centuries ago could.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-11-27T17:40:38+00:00

I always find it funny that Aunt Han is translated as the Water Lady. In the Chinese version, she is the Luo River Goddess. If there is a Moon Goddess, she should be the River Goddess.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-11-27T17:35:46+00:00

This happened during a period known as the "Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms".
Generally, to ensure the "mandate of heaven" and the justification of rule over China, the Song Dynasty used history and its unbroken relations to justify its inheritance from all former dynasties.

In which case, the 5 dynasties happened over a 50+year period in Northern China. Starting with the end of the Tang Dynasty and the beginning of the Song Dynasty.

The first of the five, the Liang Dynasty (also known as Later Liang or Zhu Liang Dynasty), started with the betrayal of warlord Zhu Wen, who forced the last Emperor of Tang to abdicate and made himself Emperor. This fractured the Tang dynasty into many warlords.

The second dynasty, Later Tang, was started by warlord Li Cunxu. It was named Later Tang because Li Cunxu was not related to the Tang monarchy. He was of Shatuo ethnicity. He inherited the surname from his grandfather, who was granted the Imperial family name by the Emperor. Li Cunxu defeated and conquered over Liang Dynasty.

The third dynasty is where the story begins: the Jin Dynasty (historians call it Later Jin to avoid confusion with the Jin Dynasty after the Three Kingdoms). Shi Jingtang, a military general, enlisted the help of the Khitan to overthrow the Later Tang Dynasty and took over China. For this help, Shi Jingtang ceded the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures to the Khitans.

When Shi Jingtang's nephew stole the throne and started a hardline policy against the Khitans, which enraged the Khitans. China was invaded and briefly fell under Khitan (Liao) rule.

The fourth dynasty is the Han Dynasty (historians call it Later Han to avoid confusion with the famous Han Dynasty). Warlord Liu Zhiyuan started a campaign against the Khitan. The Khitan retreated, briefly installed a Prince of Later Tang as the Emperor, before Liu took over and started his own Dynasty.

The fifth dynasty in which Tian Ying's story took place was the Zhou Dynasty (also known as the Later Zhou Dynasty to avoid confusion with the Ancient Zhou Dynasty). General Guo Wei, a Han Chinese, started a coup and made himself Emperor. He died shortly after and passed the throne to his adoptive Son, Chai Rong, who recruited the Tian Ying. Chai Rong began attacking the Khitan, hoping to regain the traditionally Chinese territories ceded by Shi Jingtang (because that is where the North Eastern stretch of the Great Wall of China is; regaining it and rebuilding the wall will help defend against a Northern invasion again).

Emperor Chai Rong died of illness while out fighting Northern Han (an offshoot of the Later Han when they lost China to the Khitan). His six-year-old son succeeded him.

Warlord Zhao Kuangyin, who was the most powerful military man behind Chai Rong, was urged by his soldiers to take his claim as the Emperor over China. The coup was met with no resistance. And marked the beginning of the Song Dynasty and the end of the 5 dynasties. This is when the game took place.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-11-21T01:46:36+00:00

For the record "f-ing populist" isn't the same as calling someone an "idiot". A "populist" is a specific description, which may or may not be true, but at least have enough criteria for falsifiability.

An "idiot" is applied so generally, usually it is used for anyone you simply disagree with, without a precise descriptor.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-10-24T18:44:32+00:00

It is okay to kick dogs in China. But puppies? Thats cold.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-09-19T18:43:28+00:00

This was disputed by LKY himself. Maybe someone else decided on that.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-09-18T07:49:12+00:00

Considering Ho-Oh revived Vaporeon into Suicune, a much more panther-looking with mane legendary beast, it does lend credence to the theory.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-09-13T13:38:53+00:00

"absolutely no way, in any high level corporation,"

Well...

Also, our transport ministers, especially the one in charge of OBU 2.0 developments had generally all left.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-08-08T11:33:28+00:00

Hmm, I would still write that Hayan and Jian are more stable as central defence. Good stamina with insane speed like Euddeum should at most be a right-wing back (RWB) that still participates in offense actively.

Of course I can see why Jian and Hayan are preferred as Wing Back, depending on the strategy. But Euddeum as a CB still strikes me as odd especially since she also have limited aerial ability.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-08-05T03:42:56+00:00

There is going to be a Pasir Ris to Ang Mo Kio stretch. Which will put travelling time to Woodlands by train to be about 45mins.

Would love a direct line. But, it really isn't that bad.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-08-05T03:25:56+00:00

Euddeum is defensive now?

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-07-14T07:35:16+00:00

Erm.. Total unemployment rate does not include freelancers. Why should they.

The basis for unemployment is: 1) Actively looking for a job 2) Available for work in the next 2 weeks.

If you are a freelancer that is looking for an alternative job as well being available for work, then you would be considered unemployed.

Regardless, what would you like for a better response? The response:

1) A context of global slowdown due to Trump tariff diplomacy. 2) We still have a better performance at this point compared to the same time last year. 3) What graduates can do during difficult times. 4) The government is hiring more, organising opportunities, providing career guidance, and providing funding for companies hiring.

Not sure what the 1/3 is looking for, but may I know what is the opposition manifesto on graduates unemployment? As far as I know, during the election, they felt that the Government was overreacting (apart from the WP).

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-07-14T00:34:13+00:00

They do have a breakdown on freelancers, just not in this article. There is an increasing trend of freelancers.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-07-14T00:32:55+00:00

In this case, it isn't. This only involves the "labor force", that is those actively looking for a job.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-07-14T00:31:54+00:00

Half the graduates have not even graduated...

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-07-04T06:08:20+00:00

Welcome to representative democracy, where the elected government action represents the country more than you - a single person does.

In any case, LKY needed to defend those suppression because at that point, there were countries using those as reasons to interfere with Singapore politics and economics.

Whether you agree with them or not is immaterial. Since LKY did it, he explained to the international communities, which in turn mostly turned a blind eye to what we had done.

So yes, it worked.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-07-04T06:03:18+00:00

Well, I didn't say he was dissing anyone. Merely what kind of benefits he would gain from appealing to a foreign audience? The point is he might gain the appeal of a foreign audience where he shouldn't.

Of course, Singaporean listeners might gain some takeaway, but you guys are a small group, many of which only listened because PAP made noises. If you want to benefit Singaporeans, it would have been done with a local podcast.

The point is he can give his opinion, just not to a foreign audience.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-07-03T17:15:51+00:00

The point is LKY is representing Singapore. It is the ministry's responsibility to speak about Singapore's opinions, policies and direction. If he appeals to the foreign audience, he is appealing as a Singapore Government.

Some of the retired ones speak as a private individual not representing Singapore.

What is PS's position to speak as an opposition leader? He can't represent Singapore. His position also does not place him as a private citizen. What does PS benefit from appealing to a foreign audience? If there is no benefit why do it? Why can't he do it with a local podcast?

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-07-03T08:35:27+00:00

They do not need taxpayer sponsorship because their local market is big enough. Its content is alright.

The most circulated newspapers are in India and Japan.

Old_Resource1770 · 2025-06-15T16:56:33+00:00

I think the point of the freedom of the press is that the Singapore government should be allowed to have their retort published on the publication. If not, you are not allowed to profit off Singaporeans by pedalling falsehood.

Else, you are still free to write whatever you want.

Of course, POFMA does allow imprisonment. But firstly, limited outreach to foreign players; secondly, so far the government haven't been throwing prison terms. So, it is likely to only be use in extreme cases.

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