Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

The continuous roar of naval gunfire left Singaporeans utterly stunned and disoriented.

As they quietly approached the port of Datu, which had been bombed all day, at night, they realized that something was seriously wrong.

The entire port, tens of thousands of containers, perished in the flames. The relentless bombardment of naval guns turned their lavishly constructed new port into a wasteland, almost completely destroying the port authority. The Singapore Navy fared even worse; the superstructures of three frigates docked there were nearly flattened, and missile explosions nearly split the ships in two.

It is unknown how many people went missing in the port, as the number was impossible to count amidst the inferno.

Panic gripped Singapore.

Residents of Singapore are continuously wailing and lamenting on English-language online forums:

"Threat! This is aggression!"

Singapore, which particularly likes to use the Chinese-English conversion channel to make its voice heard, is now facing an awkward situation.

The British media responded with a laugh: "First time? Dude?"

We were just invaded, you know? Sovereignty over Australia and New Zealand was transferred from the United States to Li Xinghe.

The coalition forces issued an official statement regarding the naval gun 'accidentally' leveling the port of Datu.

This is an interview video with an Australian journalist, in which Zhang Xiaoqian shamelessly says:

"I'm sorry, the target buoy we placed in the waterway has drifted away with the sea and ended up in Singapore's port. There's nothing we can do about it, since Singapore is so small, about the same size as our target."

Such a statement is difficult to categorize as either a declaration or a threat of war.

It's as if it's questioning whether Singapore, an island smaller than a county, can withstand naval bombardment.

But this is not the end of the story, but the beginning.

In response to protests from Singapore, the Zhenhai-class battleship carrier group blockaded Singapore's waterways and issued a public notice:

"It is regrettable that a mine was accidentally caught during the exercise. All cargo ships passing through Singapore waters are requested to unload their cargo in Guangzhou, Hong Kong or Haikou. We will not be responsible for any ships that trigger mines or are accidentally damaged by naval gunfire in this area."

All ships intending to enter Singapore detoured. Whether cargo ships, oil tankers, or LNG carriers, they all scattered and fled, fearing they would be the next unfortunate victims of naval gunfire.

Singapore's already fragile economy suffered a severe blow, while the People's Action Party of Singapore continued to feign innocence in international public opinion.

"We are a party that is close to peace and supports regional stability."

Of course, that statement is pure nonsense.

Singapore has gone quite far down the path of aligning with the US to contain China. On one hand, it courts the US against China, while on the other hand, it smiles broadly and readily engages in business with China, accepting the transfer of international capital from China. Only when the intensity of the confrontation between China and the US escalated did Singapore realize it was about to overplay its hand, and then it tried to de-escalate the situation by proclaiming "stability," "support for the One China principle," and "China's rise is unstoppable." This constant back and forth between its two faces is utterly distasteful.

The Joint Fleet believes that the Singaporeans' explanation lacks any sincerity.

Lee Hsien Loong and Lawrence Wong have been to Beijing, but they haven't been to Tokyo.

The same problem remains: anyone can go to Beijing to curry favor, even a scoundrel like Min Aung Hlaing from Myanmar. This kind of "good guy" political stance will inevitably cultivate a group of small Southeast Asian countries that like to "ally with foreigners to contain China."

But Li Xinghe was much better off because, with American support, he had actually begun to dismantle the old order left behind by the United States. This time, even when Lawrence Wong went to Tokyo to curry favor, Li Xinghe couldn't be bothered with them.

With the entire island under lockdown, planes prohibited from taking off, and ships forbidden from leaving their posts, Lawrence Wong could only ask:

"What did the US say? What did the US say?"

"They said... hold firm, and they'll leave after their exercise is over," his Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing replied.

It's almost equivalent to 'You let him have sex with you once, and he'll leave on his own after he's satisfied.'

The comic book references about Australia and New Zealand have quickly expanded, this time showing Australia and New Zealand as the exclusive domain of a blond-haired man, while Uncle Sam of America squats in the attic, fearfully watching an Asian robber named Li Xinghe having sex with his Singaporean maid downstairs.

There's one more thing the Pentagon didn't say: in order not to offend Li Xinghe, the United States demanded that the 487th Squadron of the U.S. Air Force at the Sembawang Naval Base in Singapore cease flights, so as not to provoke Li Xinghe, who had just been wreaking havoc in Australia.

what?

Singapore's political leaders felt a chilling, piercing pain at this moment.

This is tantamount to the United States directly abandoning its protection of Singapore.

The US military presence is not only useless, but it even needs Singapore to act as a human shield for them.

Zhang Xiaoqian showed no sympathy for Singapore's disgraceful behavior, and even more disliked it, repeatedly saying:

"Pah, an American dog dares to bark and howl."

"Block Singapore's access to the sea, and at the same time, block Singapore's land access to Malaysia. Block it for ten days to half a month. If Malaysia dares to import any goods into Singapore, even a loaf of bread or a domestic helper, bombard Kuala Lumpur to warn the clever people in Malaysia."

"Through the various associations of Chinese in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, we will convey our stance: to follow the leadership and instructions of the central government and not disrupt the economic order of Southeast Asia. In addition, we will allocate opportunities for them to immigrate to Australia according to the population of each community."

In the midst of the immigration turmoil of the past few years, Thai Chinese have begun to wake up and search for their past identity documents, while Malaysian Chinese have also found support from external forces (Li Xinghe), forming a closer alliance with the United Army and the Japanese government through the immigration chain.

Former Thai prime ministers, fifth-generation Thai-Chinese Paithong and fourth-generation Thai-Chinese Yingluck Shinawatra, have both retreated amidst Thailand's increasingly fierce political infighting and now hold chairmanships in companies affiliated with the coalition. The Thai-Chinese business tycoons behind them have moved even faster than the government, establishing branch offices in Tokyo. Similarly, large Malaysian and Indonesian Chinese business owners are increasingly aligning themselves with the coalition's peripheral companies. Companies affiliated with the Tamaki-gata Foundation, such as Huangshui Defense, Beihai Oil, Rock Logistics, and Northeast Asia Shipping, have all entered Southeast Asian countries.

Immediately, the threat from the combined fleet reached the ears of the relevant manufacturers.

Malaysia was forced to close the channel.

Not a single loaf of bread was allowed to cross the border, nor a single bucket of water. Power lines were shut down, water pipes were cut off, and no Malaysian domestic worker going to Singapore to work was allowed to cross the bridge.

Such stringent lockdown measures caused prices in Singapore's shopping malls to skyrocket several times over. The entire socio-economic system began to fall into disarray.

The residents lived in constant fear as the joint fleet, flying the flags of China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, pointed its guns directly at the Singaporean city at close range, firing suddenly and intermittently, bombarding the sea. No one dared to gamble whether the next shot would hit the sea or themselves.

This lesson for Singaporeans also serves as a warning to Malaysia and Indonesia, urging them not to indulge in any unrealistic fantasies during this crucial period.

This also serves as a demonstration of fighting spirit to Chinese communities in Southeast Asian countries, making them clearly realize that under the changing new order, the old logic of aligning with the United States is no longer applicable. They should quickly turn around and pay homage to Tokyo while there's still some connection as overseas Chinese; otherwise, they'll only face a brutal beating in the future.

Even Lee Hsien Loong, who has been hiding behind the scenes, has to come out and ask:

"What did the US say? What did the US say?"

Lawrence Wong had no choice but to tell him:

"The United States says... if we hold firm, there's a way."

Chapter 855: Pacific Weightlifting Champion, Sun Descending to Earth Li Xinghe (5300 words)

2030 October.

While the Chinese were preparing for the National Day celebrations and the first military parade since Taiwan's return to China, the Southeast Asian countries were like pheasants in the autumn wind, hiding on their islands and watching in fear as Li Xinghe dispatched three air battleships, two aircraft carriers, two amphibious assault ships, and more than 20 missile destroyers and frigates to sail south into the South China Sea.

"We are just conducting a simulated offensive exercise."

The coalition command explained its large-scale operations in this way.

Who will attack whom?

Naturally, it is China's dual-carrier battle group, which is being used to counter the joint forces' simulated US-equipped dual-carrier battle group.

Therefore, it was less of a drill for a direct attack and more of a simulated rehearsal for a major war in Southeast Asia.

The blockade of Singapore was interpreted as, "What should we do if the US blocks Singapore's waterways?" The blockade of the islands in Southeast Asia was officially explained as, "What should we do if the US Marine Corps adopts an island guerrilla strategy?"

The Allied forces explained the shock and unease among various countries as a preemptive adjustment to the situation, fearing that other nations might overreact.

After getting beaten up a few more times, everyone will get used to it.

Anyway, don't ask. The only answer is that we're simulating a scenario of war between the US and China. As for Singapore, which is blocked at its doorstep, and Vietnam, which is under massive coastal blockade, you can also simulate the consequences of a US coastal blockade. The number of people starving and dying of thirst now is definitely less than the number who will die of starvation and thirst later.

The Chinese military seemed completely unresponsive to what was happening in Southeast Asia, and was seriously preparing for large-scale aircraft carrier combat exercises.

Some Vietnamese media sarcastically remarked: "After Li Xinghe handed over the Dongsha Islands to China, the Chinese suddenly lost sight of Southeast Asia."

From a nationalist perspective, the Chinese community in Southeast Asia has already felt that aggressive heat, as if the sun high in the sky has fallen on Southeast Asia, drying up their past lives.

The interests of the Chinese community in Southeast Asia also vary. Communities like the Malay Chinese community, which have faced oppression and marginalization, naturally welcome Li Xinghe to uphold justice. However, in places like Thailand, where the Chinese are deeply integrated into political life, there is considerable reservation about Li Xinghe's assertive approach. Those who are wealthy and control the nation's economic lifeline, including many large business owners, must be even more cautious in their choices.

Singapore's 70% Chinese population is now trapped on the island by Li Xinghe because of the issue of whether to use US dollars or RMB.

The Malaysian Daily News particularly emphasized the following:

“He has demonstrated his stance on establishing a Greater China Federation in numerous political practices. If Malaysians do not resist him soon, Malaysia may be torn to pieces.”

Indonesian news asserts:

"Singapore will one day perish."

Thai media are wary of Li Xinghe's long-standing stance:

"In order to expand its main population, the Li Xinghe government has long tacitly approved genetic testing. Perhaps it is going to promote genetic nationalism in Southeast Asia as well?"

This is what makes Li Xinghe so despicable.

Although he verbally opposed it, this kind of genetic nationalism, which relies on technological means to identify ethnic identity, was carried out under his leadership.

South Korea and Japan are currently experiencing a covert invasion of genetic nationalism. Under the influence of Chinese culture, the younger generation's national identity is quickly becoming blurred and confused in their genetic testing reports.

If genetic screening were conducted in Southeast Asia, the large Chinese communities that have integrated into the local population would be forcibly activated. This group is estimated to number close to 50 million in Southeast Asia. This is a huge loophole that many countries dare not confront and are unwilling to address again.

If Li Xinghe creates new ethnic divisions, the Southeast Asian countries will truly face extinction.

Therefore, Lee Hsien Loong, who has stepped back from the limelight, also made a statement criticizing:

"We used to think that China was good-natured for tolerating even Min Aung Hlaing. Now we realize that China can tolerate even a scoundrel like Li Xinghe expanding his influence everywhere. We really don't understand, are the Five Cardinal Principles so unbreakable? You should do something about him!"

Now, these small Southeast Asian countries, already fed up with Li Xinghe, are themselves nearing the breaking point of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. (The remaining text appears to be gibberish and unrelated to the preceding sentences.)

Historically, during many pivotal events in East and Southeast Asia, political figures have visited Beijing seeking support. For example, Min Aung Hlaing, the Burmese president before the coup. Therefore, the more widely accepted explanation is that Li Xinghe, in a sense, obtained Beijing's tacit approval, which promised to link the Japanese yen and the renminbi, realizing the long-planned China-Japan-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, and bringing China into the CP/TPP organization. This was an economic alliance, but it later transformed into Li Xinghe's military adventure.

Lao Zhong, you need to do something about him!

But the Chinese and Laos remained silent, focusing solely on preparing for military exercises.

You can't only praise the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence when it benefits you.

Those who initially took this as confidence and acted arrogantly everywhere, such as Vietnam seizing islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines constantly probing Scarborough Shoal, and Singapore criticizing China at the Shangri-La Dialogue, are now all reaping what they sowed. Now that Li Xinghe is at the doorstep, resorting to last-minute pleas for Chinese intervention is truly unnecessary.

Li Xinghe's relationship with Beijing has been thrust into the spotlight.

Although many people speculate that Li Xinghe has close ties with Beijing, no one has yet considered the possibility of him being a spy, given that Li Xinghe's character is really questionable and he seems to be the biggest villain in East Asia.

Many newspapers and media outlets have already identified the key figures in this connection.

That was Li Xinghe's older sister, Li Daiyao.

Multiple media outlets have published photos of Lee Dai-yao traveling between Shanghai and Tokyo by plane. There have even been photos of Cho Yeol-sook entering and leaving the Chinese Embassy in South Korea. Many media outlets now conclude that Lee Dai-yao and her family act as a lubricant in the Beijing-Tokyo system.

Therefore, there's no way to establish a direct route between Laos and China.

But there's also the United States.

Aside from the governments of various countries seeking China's assistance to quickly curb Li Xinghe's expansionist momentum, there is also a large number of pro-American factions in Southeast Asia.

Another question they had was, "Isn't the US going to do anything about him? What about the US troops stationed in Japan and South Korea? Help him out! Isn't it said that the US has always been able to keep these Japanese politicians who are causing trouble on the front lines?"

For example, a reporter from the South China Morning Post in Singapore wrote an article raising the following questions:

"The United States should earnestly shoulder its responsibilities as a regional power and immediately dispatch US troops stationed in Japan and South Korea to stop Lee Sung-ha's attack. What is it waiting for?"

Such outrageous articles naturally drew angry rebukes from politically savvy readers in the comments section:

"Isn't the commander-in-chief of the US forces stationed in Japan and South Korea you mentioned also named Li Xinghe? You want Li Xinghe to arrest Li Xinghe? Are you out of your mind?"

It is a little-known fact that Lee Sung-ha is not only the Prime Minister of Japan, but also the Commander of the U.S. Forces Japan and South Korea.

Most global media outlets, and even many Southeast Asian media outlets, clearly have a one- to two-year time lag in their observation of the United States, Japan, and the current political situation in East Asia. Many journalists may still be clinging to pre-2020 world perspectives, harboring unquestionable fantasies about US intervention.

Naturally, some people have refuted these questions from Southeast Asian media outlets, such as the media matrix in Tokyo.

The traditionally right-leaning Yomiuri Shimbun published a special issue refuting these criticisms from Southeast Asia:

"Even scum like Netanyahu and Julani are tolerated by the United States. Li Xinghe has only launched coups, exercised military dictatorship, brutally suppressed right-wing forces, quelled rebellious warlords, and indirectly initiated special military operations against a few vassal states. He has made great contributions to economic development and maintaining stability in Northeast Asia. Ten Netanyahus, ten Min Aung Hlaings, and ten Julanis combined cannot match his achievements. Why can't we condone his expansion in Southeast Asia?"

The left-leaning Asahi Shimbun primarily focuses on economic benefits:

"Refuting the media only involves spouting nonsense online and polluting the air. Without Li Xinghe's guidance and assistance during the 2028 US stock market economic crisis and the 2030 Taiwan Strait crisis, his efforts to resolve Japan's national debt and food crises, his forceful intervention in South Korea to resolve political instability, and his role in pushing forward South Korea's debt settlement efforts, the economies of Northeast Asian countries would be in a much worse state."

Yes, look at Netanyahu, he's still alive and kicking, having survived several assassination attempts. The more ruthless the likes of Julani are, the better they can control the situation. Min Aung Hlaing, though incompetent, has barely managed to protect himself.

Compared to Li Xinghe, who was able to lead Northeast Asian countries to withstand the storm of the US economic crisis, no matter how you look at it, he can't be called a piece of trash.

Only now have many economists begun to pay attention to Li Xinghe's years of hard work and dedication to stabilizing the Northeast Asian economy. If it weren't for his repeated acts of selflessness in saving Japan and South Korea from the brink of economic crisis, the chain reaction of economic crises in Northeast Asia might have erupted two years earlier.

At that time, China's economy will also be dragged down.

Therefore, Li Xinghe is the number one weightlifter in Northeast Asia, the best pressure-resistant top laner in the Pacific, and a world-class weightlifting champion. In particular, he has provided several external safeguards for the stability of China's economy, effectively ensuring regional economic stability.

If explained in this way, it seems quite reasonable that Li Xinghe could always obtain Beijing's tacit approval.

Because Li Xinghe has effectively become China's overseas repairman, dealing with one economic loophole after another in places beyond China's jurisdiction.

But what about his invasion of Southeast Asia?

The focus of the debate has returned to whether or not China's Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence can be broken.