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Turkey missile deal shows China's growing Mideast clout
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Published: 16.10.13, 10:09
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1. wake up call to Netanyahu
(10.16.13)
This is indeed a wake up call, but to Netanyahu Everyone is ignoring, mocking and humiliating the Obama regime: from Russia, Iran and Syria to former American allies like Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Now Erdogan, the man Obama worshipped and supported during the Marmara affair, gave Obama the middle finger by buying Chinese missiles instead of employing Americans. The only one who treats Obama with anything but contempt is Netanyahu, the same Netanyahu who Obama treated like dirt. Netanyahu should wake up.
2. Obama , not the smartest ass on Bench
(10.16.13)
Walking America downhill.. What did Americans expect when they put in an inexperienced deluded community organiser in the White House? Here's signs of China dealing with Obama's best friend
3. This is good news for Turkiye
Kren   (10.16.13)
This way Turkiye doesn't have to rely on US coded weapons and systems which are blocked in the case of israel violating Turkish airspace. Israel cannot subvert USA not to sell weapons to Turkiye because Turkiye simply will not need US systems if we turn to China. Now USA can decide if being a stooge of Israel pays off. USA should be punished as much as possible for its role in complicating matters in Middle east in the favor of israel by cutting as much ties with USA as possible and turn for technology to Asia. 3 cheers for Turkiye!
4. :This is good news for Turkiye
(10.16.13)
Kren Where do you think Asia gets its technology from smartarse?
5. It doesn't matter where Asia gets technology from
Kren   (10.16.13)
What matters is that Turkiye does not have to rely on USA which is manipulated by Israel. This way USA will be less important and insignificant and Turkiye will have more leverage. Its a win win for us and a loss for USA. That can never be bad news.
6. You don't get it, do you?
Yaara   (10.16.13)
The EU is refusing to admit you into their Europian circle. Now you will get kicked off fron NATO too. How smart is that? Who will protect you whn things will go wonky in Syria, Lebanon or any other country around you?
7. Its really entertaining
Dov ben David ,   Eilat, Israel   (10.16.13)
to read the orthodox Israeli right wingers jump on their Bibi, a person they have voted for, for many years. It is of course NATO that should react firmly and through out Turkey from their alliance!
8.  Asia gets technology from Israel
(10.16.13)
and Israel manipulates the USA and soon it will manipulate China It's the money you see!
9. #6 they get it
(10.16.13)
The Turks get it. They saw how Obama betrayed US allies, Israel, Saudis, Egypt, Jordan and secular Lebanese. They realize that they need to take care of themselves, and can't trust Obama. Just like the Saudis and Egyptians are cozying up to the Russians, the Turks are cozying up to Chinese.
10. The Chinese make Junk
Scott ,   Ramat Gan, Israel   (10.16.13)
If the missiles perform as well as the new fighter the Chinese tried to copy from the US, their customers are going to have problems.
11. The Chinese make junk....
Robert ,   Australia   (10.16.13)
.....they also make stuff that is second to none.
12. China has more more money....
Robert ,   Australia   (10.16.13)
.....than Israel could ever fantasize over.
13. CAUTION: the FD2000 is a dangerous weapon.
spyguy ,   seattle   (10.16.13)
The FD2000 (HQ-9 ) is a Chinese re-engineering of the Russian S-300PMU/PMU1/PMU2 systems. That is, it is equivalent to the Russian S-400 or S-500. In other words, very, very deadly for any aircraft or cruise missiles that enter their operating area. China has now recovered its development and production line investment and can now sell the FD2000 for less than half what Russia charges for its surplus S-300 systems. Note that Iran also has an S-300 clone that many analysts think is based on the FD2000 technology. Soon IDF pilots will not be able to fly anywhere.
14. Erdogan second step in his plan
Abu Yousuf El- Dugri   (10.16.13)
Erdogan plan from the time he was elected is to concentrate on how promote his anti Israel / America Islamist agenda. Turkey does not belong in NATO and should be removed and never allowed to EU. Erdogan can apply to make Turkey a member of the Arab league.
15. #8 - Actually no.
spyguy ,   seattle   (10.16.13)
The Chinese graduate tens of thousands of engineers every year and most of those engineers are equal to or better than any engineers in Israel. China has more than enough capability to develop any technology they need and they definitely do not need Israel at all. you basic Xenophobia blinds you to the reality that is China.
16. New Silk Route
Joe Mevorah ,   Lincoln, USA   (10.16.13)
Welcome to the 21st century, and China's position as a world power. It's a simple equation, money. 222billion in trade versus 193 billion speaks for itself. European and U.S. arrogance will not suffice. The world is changing.
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