Comments by "Robert A" (@RobertAmer) on "CGTN" channel.

He lies because he is a trained Liar within the CIA. Self confessed.
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I live in Binyang, Guangxi and have been here for more then 5 years now. When you look at China, the good and the bad, you need to remember that there is a population of over 1.437 billion people here, and they are all different, all with their own needs and desires, etc., but foremost is that they are like people in any country in the world. That is a lot of people to maintain happy and secure, and for whom to provide social needs including hospitals, schools, etc, to their satisfaction.
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I want to point out that all the hype was commenced by mainstream media, and not the Australian people or the government, and they continued to focus on it. It appears they were trying to insight the public, into what and why? The PM said no issues here and defence minister suggested to calm down. In fact this subject was discussed at the military meeting in Beijing on 17th February.
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You call a spade a spade, and in this case it was a surrender, followed by what is loosely being called an evacuation. Once all people surrendered, there was no further danger, thus evacuation may no longer be a correct term, when one defines its meaning.
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Memorandums of understanding are only an expression of interest, and not binding, so of little use unless a project of interest was to be followed through. This is the point where the federal government could have reviewed and rejected or approved based on merit, rather then U.S. rhetoric. The M.O.U. need not have been touched.
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According to Wikipedia the definition of Strategic Policy generally involves setting strategic goals, determining actions to achieve the goals, and mobilizing resources to execute the actions. So it is substantially apparent that this organisation is operating outside of its operating scope, which does not benefit the fabric of Australian society. It is substantially funded by the Australian Government, and also receives funding directly from the US State Department, and others. As a supposed think tank, to influence government policy, it is therefore operating illegally in terms of the new foreign interference laws, which should therefore be investigated by Australian authorities including the auditor general. The current report in respect to Xinjiang has little substance, and will not be subject to substantiation by site visits or follow up, and was concluded by junior staff reviewing satellite imagery and making unsubstantiated conclusions. I am an Australian living China, and am concerned about such foreign influence of Australian politics and policy, to the detriment of the Australian economy. This along with Australia requesting investigation of the origin of the virus, and its associated inferences, has brought about the retaliatory actions being taken by China in terms of trade.
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Quite simple really, "throw enough mud, and some of it will stick".
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It would appear to me that the biggest problem between the western media and what happens in China is the meaning and use of the word PROPAGANDA. In China it generally means positive advertising, not necessitating political connotations. Check out the dictionary meaning of this word, and you will quickly see there is no relevance.
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Well done Andy, could not have expressed it any better. Many times, in comments on Youtube, i have reitersted what you have stated here today, but still people do not believe. China is much more democratic then the western narrative will have you believe, and is far from being the Autocratic state as the MSM touts.
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I often support the actions of the chinese government in terms of response to adverse actions by other countries, including Australia, however i cannot fully agree with their current actions, being far beyond tit for tat. Differences between countries being political should be dealt with diplomatically, and not to effect individual people or businesses from either country who have no influence on their political viewpoints. I would agree with actions following warnings or previous consultations, but in no way support actions being detrimental adhoc. If problems exist, then the other party must be made aware, and a consultation process put into place to work through to eliminate the issues. This is sensible diplomacy!
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@ericlim9667 too much government interference on both sides. Both governments have agreed to a free trade agreement, and should abide by the agreement, using its remedies to solve issues. It is most unfortunate that there is so much political interference. Remember, there is a buyer and there is a seller, and as long as they are abiding by the buying and selling laws of each nation within the framework of the free trade agreement, politics should not come into it.
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Watch the video guys, and he will blurt out how he is taught to lie and cheat, as a director of the CIA. Look at his eyes in this video, as he looks spaced out, like on drugs, as if he was big naming himself. His worse problem is he does not listen to his own intelligence services.
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It is time for all interested parties sit down and resolve through debate and the rules of law, without fear or threat, until all are agreed. We are no longer living in the dark ages, and no country should live in fear of any other country. Resouces should be equally shared locally, not dominated by any country. The whole world should be about unilateral peace. All i hear are threats or fears of war. I would much rather hear threats of peace and coexistence. THIS IS "ONE WORLD" IN WHICH WE ALL LIVE.
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@RickBlaine Murdoch may no longer be an Australian citizen, but was Australian.
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Let it be remembered that this was about the actions of 14 rogue soldiers, and the investigation was instigated by the Australian government, with the results being made public. The actions of these rebel soldiers has been condemned by the Australian government, and by the whole Australian community. As a result these soldiers will be charged with war crimes. As for this satirical photo make-up, it may depict as an image of the actions of a rogue soldier, but this was not widespread. It should not be for someone of the standing of the foreign affairs office in Beijing to Tweet such images, without also giving acknowledgement to the Australian government for its follow up actions, and forfthcoming war crime trials. The image is tasteless and it's spread on Twitter, by such a senior official, very childish, not within the realms of foreign affairs behaviour. I recall early this year that a Denmark artist had depicted a corona virus on the chinese flag on a cartoon, which repulsed the Chinese government. Perhaps there is an element of hypocrisy here!
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@simplica1 although i agree with your sentiment, China was not involved in this conflict and is acting as a tasteless third party. I will remind China of its reaction to the Danish cartoon of the corona virus on the chinese flag early this year. To behave as a diplomat representing international relations, this tweet came from the wrong source. I believe only 14 notices have been issued, to existing or past members of the ADF. Either way, this is only a small number. It is also very unfortunate that as a result, the whistleblower chose to take his own life. Further, the chinese satirical artist who created this picture, did so in response to the inclusion of the report claiming two 14 year old boys having their throats cut.
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@simplica1 china seems to like the use of freedom of speech to criticize other governments, but reacts very negatively to anything which may demean china or its government. This demonstates quite a level of hypocrisy. I would have had respect for this Tweet, if it came from an official of Afghan government, but would have expected China as a non participant in this conflict to remain on the sidelines.
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@simplica1 you are missing the point. You cannot be critical of the government in China, or you will be at the behest of the public security bureau. However, it appears to be okay to criticize other governments by these same government officials.
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@simplica1 yes
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@simplica1 let my criticism be equally directed at both.
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@vietnguyen4312 you tell me when did this start? These people in Azovstal have been terrorizing local residents since 2014. Now the situation has been reversed! You obviously have a problem with this due to lack of understanding. Obviously, you like to troll!
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@vietnguyen4312 i suggest you do your research again, because this was initiated by a coup hosted by the USA in 2014, otherwise being known as the colour revolution. Further to that, research about AZOV, and you will find mountains of western information about this well known Neo NAZI group. Nothing to do with Putin. Chsck the history and follow the timeline, including the events in Donbass since 2014, and you will see why Putin commenced this Operation.
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@vietnguyen4312 the reason i did not tell you is so you can get this answer independently, by doing your own research. Facts will be facts, not interpretation or propaganda.
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@vietnguyen4312 before i answer about Crimea, you tell me its history. Do not tell me what i think or do not think. I prevent arguing over issues by directing people back to the facts, not giving my opinion.
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@vietnguyen4312 very simple and verifiable if you research it. In 2014 there was a US sponsored coup in Ukraine. In Crimea, Russia had both military personnel and a major Naval base, as its access to the black sea and beyond, thus this area controls all southern access for the Russian navy. The only other access Russia had was in the north, which is often frozen, thus limited ability to sail anywhere at any time. As a result of the coup, Ukraine wanted Russia out of Crimea. Under the old soviet republic, it was never expected that the Ukraine would block Russia from an area which was given to Ukraine as a goodwill gift. So it felt that it was an untenantable situation, thus causing the invasion to protect its naval assets and the multitude of Russian people who had been living there for a lifetime. This is a brief narrative for you, but you are welcome to research it.
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@vietnguyen4312 i have nothing to do with it.
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@vietnguyen4312 i will give you one simple reply to what you are saying: whether you realize it or not Ukraine was being used as a money laundry by the US, and there were many side benefits for the US to attain there. Why else would they have spent billions there. Biden has vested interests in Ukraine which he is trying to preserve or recover, as have other members of American government such as Mitch McConnell and others, thus the proxy war situation. So, follow the money, which is the US's only interest.
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@vietnguyen4312 i suggest you look on Youtube for some videos from Professor Mearsheimer, and you will may change your mind.
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@vietnguyen4312 it is apparent by your lack of open understanding that you are duped, because you do not have an open mind, quick to criticize even a man who has been studying this region for decades. End of conversation.
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@joshuafoong9306 correct, which is why i say there should be a mechanism in place to deal with issues. This goes both ways.
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@aznsmileyagain4527 you seem to miss the point. Unilateral decisions are made without the possibility of remedy. If issues exist and/or are known, they should be dealt with in terms of whatever agreement was reached for remedy of such issues. These current issues were known, not new and could have been dealt with through consultation, not through embargoes. Within free trade agreements, there are usually clauses to remedy situations where there are issues, and this method of remedy should be taken.
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@Tchantelle68 politicians will always behave in their own interest first. However, maybe there has been intervention. Xi Jinping followed this speech up with a speech announcing that in no way does he want to endanger the economy, or affect in any way the economy of any other country. Today, the media in Australia, through whatever their sources, say that these bans are not proceeding. One can only guess what happened. I think there is the potential of a goodwill story here.
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