[Defending the Lion City] China's words are empty and hold no meaning

On 18 Jan 2017, the Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the United Nations Assembly in Geneva, and part of his speech stated that all countries should be seen as equals.

Here are some quotes from his speech.

"Big countries should treat smaller countries as equals instead of acting as a hegemon, imposing their will on others..." 

"No country should open the Pandora’s box by willfully waging wars or undermining the international rule of law." 

"In a new era, we should uphold sovereign equality and work for equality in right, opportunity and rules for all countries."

Source: Channel NewsAsia - Xi calls for world without nuclear weapons, equality for all nations

Much bullshit Jinping has in him, considering that in as far as Singapore's Terrex ICVs are concerned, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang warned Singapore to be "cautious" after we called out the fact that the detainment of the Terrex ICVs goes against well established Principle of Sovereign Immunity which China also subscribes to.

"I hope the relevant parties can be cautious in their remarks and actions."

Source: Straits Times - China calls on Singapore to be cautious in handling of detained Terrexes

Pic: SGAG

So let's not be naive here.

Despite what Xi Jingping says to the UN, China unlawful actions over Singapore's Terrex ICVs (which to date, the HK Customs STILL CANNOT state the reason why the ICVs are being detained) shows that his words are just empty promises. And let's not even get started on how China is handling the South China Sea issue.

Pic: The Reservist

This would be China's real definition of "sovereign equality".

If you are a big country like the US, we will treat you "equally". 

If you are a little red dot like Singapore, then you will lan lan, suck thumb according to our whims.


So don't come and talkcock lah China. Back up your words with concrete actions.

#ReturnOurTerrex



Read more about the Terrex incident here:

• Straits Times - No reason for S'pore to stop military training in Taiwan
• Straits Times Editorial - Terrex detention issue a matter of law
• Straits Times - China calls on Singapore to be cautious in handling of detained Terrexes
• Gov.SG - Minister of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen’s reply to Parliamentary questions on SAF Terrex
• Gov.SG - Minister of Defence Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
• Gov.SG - Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian’s reply to Parliamentary questions on SAF Terrex
• TODAY: Full Text of the Minister of Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen's full statement in Parliament (9 Jan 207) on the Terrex ICV detention
• TODAY: PM Lee writes to HK chief exec requesting return of Terrexes, as Defence Minister urges compliance of international law (9 Jan 2017)
• Channel NewsAsia - PM Lee asked Hong Kong leader for immediate return of Terrexes: Ng Eng Hen (9 Jan 2017)
• The Straits Times: Parliament: Detention of Terrexes against international law, S'pore looks forward to their return, says Ng Eng Hen (9 Jan 2017)
• Cyberpioneer: 3 things you need to know about Defence Minister’s updates on the Terrex detainment (9 Jan 2017)
• MINDEF News Release: (6 Dec 2016) - Update on Detention of SAF Terrex ICVs. "... have not been provided formal reasons as yet.."
• South China Morning Post: News coverage of Singapore's Terrex ICVs
• Channel NewsAsia: (6 Dec 2016) 2 weeks on, no formal reasons given for detention of SAF vehicles in HK: MINDEF (6 Dec 2016)
• Nikkei Asian Review: (5Dec 2016) China pressures Singapore with seizure of military hardware
• Channel NewsAsia: (1Dec 2016) Formal reasons for detaining armoured vehicles not yet given: MINDEF
• Financial Times: (25 Nov 2016) Mystery over seized Singapore army vehicles in Hong Kong
• South China Morning Post: (24 Nov 2016) Hong Kong caught in diplomatic bind as customs seizeshipment of military vehicles from Taiwan
• Channel NewsAsia: (24 Nov 2016) 9 armoured vehicles bound for Singapore 'delayed' at Hong Kong customs