The China problem is a weird one. I'm very much in the 'China needs to be kept under control and not allowed to get too powerful' camp. Not for any ideological reasons mind you - they've been as good or bad as any rising superpower in history. Also, I'm certainly not desperate for them to become a democratic liberal nation (though it would behoove them to over time). My worry is pragmatic - that unchecked they could get very powerful and be a huge problem for India in particular and the world in general. I would much prefer a multi-polar world with India hopefully being one of the poles in the future.
Off topic - but there is "plenty of fish" in the sea so to speak
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Also, here is a list of reasons from Trump as to why US needs to tackle China & a lot of folks will be hard pressed to defend China . And all the posters who say China this China that , China is a supa power , China will eat US for breakfast talk etc etc need to get a reality check .
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I don't need convincing on CCP perfidy and if your thought I was defending china, you need more help.Already China is showing what a rogue nation it is .
Trump tariffs: China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals:
Trump tariffs: China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals
Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.www.bbc.com
@rpant_gabba : any feedback on this ??
Did I ever say you were defending China ? Comprehension much? I said your claim that China was winning the trade war and that its handing the US its back was incorrect which it totally is as I explained above without resorting to rude language.
your bet is that chinese will not stop buying t-bills or dump the american bonds and neither will the former allies Trump has pissed off.
Nah, he is dixiecrat in costume. A convicted felon and an insurrectionist.
That was accomplished by Bush Jr all by himself. trump had nothing to do with it.
Harping? so facts become harping?
And? they had a mess in their hands created by dumbass conservatives, with the help your 2000 vote
You sounds like an Indina uncle. Wait, you are an Indian uncle.
Comprehension issues again? Where did i say I expect Trump solve in 2 months?
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Chinese cheap plastic junk ends up in India. Better not to have them at all.India to put 12% tariff on steel to limit cheap imports from China.
India to Impose 12% Tariffs on Steel to Limit Cheap Imports From China
India is set to impose a 12% tariff on steel as the country looks to limit the arrival of cheap imports from China
FYI, as you said voters have only 2 choices in a 2 party democracy !
And considering the 2 options, majority voters preferred for Trump. And yes, the educated Rep voters - we voted for Trump for illegal immigration, tax cuts, the ridiculous trans woke stuff.. And yes the inflation as well. As I said before, am totally OK with a mild "induced" recession which this is. Cant have a McDonalds waiter getting paid $16-$18/hr atleast here in Texas.. Low level jobs wanting that much. Its tough for private companies to find good candidates for jobs and they just walk away because they can and Covid payments were sustaining them. So, yes, personally I believe need a recession kind of situation to come back to baseline normal. A lot of commercial projects are on hold and now with the tariffs they are paused. So yeah, it will lead to market course correction and these guys come back to their senses.
How is China, irrational? I am just curious.FYI, as you said voters have only 2 choices in a 2 party democracy !
And yes, I am a Trump fan and no I dont believe some 4D chess is going on LOL ! The thing is you are dealing with an irrational monster dragon called China and only an irrational impulsive disruption US prez could have done it it . And thats Trump. No other Rep prez could have dared to do it as well. Yes, the approach can be more nuanaced, but then Trump wouldnt be Trump if it was that way. A lot of folks underestimate the global security and financial threat that China poses. China wouldnt react irrationally if it was your regular US prez and that includes a typical Rep US prez as well. But what Trump did in 2016 as well, he moved the Dems and the Reps both and the public perceptiona s well against China. So, even a Dem candidate now will not speak supportively or praise China as an ally etc etc.
Why is it that the moment a non-white country makes leaps in tech, infrastructure, or the economy, it’s suddenly labeled “irrational”?
Also why is it that they have suddenly become "irrational" now that US is complaining about tariffs while the rest of the world has been completely fine and ok with them. The whole world is their customer when it comes to cheap parts, electronics, mechanical parts, fabrics, and tons of other stuff.
I agree. Being irrational is about the last thing you can accuse them of. Utterly rapacious, unscrupulous, ruthless, inward-looking and a bunch of other similar pejoratives - yes. Definitely not irrational.
These days, the West treats freedom of speech like a Wi-Fi signal, strong when convenient, mysteriously lost the moment it challenges their own narrative. Pretty much like China.
Ah yes you're one of those who believe personal freedom has to be utterly unconstrained and democracy has to be flawless or we might as well be living in North Korea.
Its a dog eat dog world out there. After the world wars UNO was created but they are largely a helpless organization. There are still wars in the world where the powerful tread upon the weak, there is genocide and there is a lot of other unfair stuff, and the least of the which is a powerful nation flexing its muscle and leverage on the trade scene.
No, I don't believe you understand what he is trying to say. In the West, where personal freedoms are touted, the US is suddenly becoming a joke. The DC insurrection is suddenly ok, Trump pardoned all the rioters who caused damage to govt property, threatened the lives of tens of people, etc.
I don’t personally hold that view, but I do believe it’s worth acknowledging that China, often criticized for its limitations on free speech, shares certain parallels with countries widely regarded as champions of that freedom.
I truly respect the Chinese. What they have managed in the last 50 years is one humankind's greatest achievements.
This is subjective, and you are entitled to your opinion.
Perfection is a myth, no system, East or West, has achieved it, nor is it likely any will. Yet ironically, some of the very models once criticized as restrictive are now outperforming many Western nations in crucial areas of development.
I'm afraid you're talking generalities without coming down on either side. While you might be right that they're converging to an extent, you have to be disingenuous not to accept that they have fundamentally different bases. The Chinese model does not accept that diversity of opinion, religion, culture is even a virtue. The Western model for all it's flaws, imperfections and recent worsening at least accepts that it's a good thing but you're right sadly seems to be concluding it's too much of a good thing.
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I can see why China is reacting so harshly, they do seem like a massive Export economy.
This looks like a good deal from UK perspective and a decent one from India. They dropped some of the stuff around migration and visas to suit the UK. Overall looks like a win /win. The Tories are slamming it here but they are just a bitter opposition and slam everything.
Yup ,This is win - win for both countries . The FTA could pave the way for India's FTA with the EU & US very soon. . Negotiations is Only way forward
India UK conclude Double Contribution Convention -
It will save workers money. If an Indian worker goes to the UK for a short job, they won't have to pay into both countries' social security systems, just India's. This saves cash and makes it easier to work abroad.
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on conclusion of India UK FTA -
"This government’s number one mission is growing the economy as part of our Plan for Change so we can put more money in people’s pockets
Also why you guys voted for Brexit.As long as it doesn't mean we have to accept more Indian immigrants as part of the deal that's fine. The British public do not want to see more foreign employees taking British jobs. That is why they voted heavily in favour of Reform instead of Starmer in local elections.
Officials said the deal involved no change to immigration policy but would facilitate visa routes for Indian professionals in certain sectors. There will be no exemption from the UK’s forthcoming carbon tax as part of the deal, although talks on this continue.As long as it doesn't mean we have to accept more Indian immigrants as part of the deal that's fine. The British public do not want to see more foreign employees taking British jobs. That is why they voted heavily in favour of Reform instead of Starmer in local elections.
Why would employer contribute in this case, also this is only for first 3 years.
There is employee's and employers NI contribution.
Thank you
Interested to see in what way you think it will backfire?
Makes sense.
Easy access to Indian IT , it might end up being cheaper for an Indian IT worker to come to UK work 3 years.
