India's military build up

[Restless]

Originally Posted by LondonFox

My point exactly, and look who the UK sees as its most important partner... not Europe.

It's not quite the same.

Look at how the UK has been obliged to follow EU rules, but does have quite a large say in how it is run, because the EU is really politically fragmented.

But if mainland Europe were to speak with a single voice vis-a-vis the UK, we'd be talking about an EU with an economy, industrial base and military many times larger than the UKs - which is right on our doorstep.

That would most definitely not be an equal relationship, and we would most certainly feel that.

You can also see an example with the US-Mexico relationship.

[Restless]

Originally Posted by WatcherZero

Meh, the US almost totally replaced Japanese culture after the war during the occupation. Asian culture in Japan is a shell of its pre-war level.

Remember that underneath that modern exterior is a Japan that is also intensely traditional in its thinking and attitudes.

I think anyone who has ever been to Japan will be able to tell you that.

And I think that I'll let Nihonkitty answer the question about the development of Japanese culture

[skillaz]

Originally Posted by pkalein

India+Pak+China+SL+Jap≈21 trillion

EU is of 22 countries and US so tatal 23

We just 5 countries make up more than 75% of your GDP

the amount of countries is not important when you take into account the size and their population.

you've got EU+USA which is about 800 million people, and then this supposed "asia partnership" with about 2.7 billion. you have more than three times our population, and you still only have 75% of our output (and thats only because japan is very wealthy). your ouput per capita is poor.

[WatcherZero]

Originally Posted by Restless

Remember that underneath that modern exterior is a Japan that is also intensely traditional in its thinking and attitudes.

I think anyone who has ever been to Japan will be able to tell you that.

And I think that I'll let Nihonkitty answer the question about the development of Japanese culture

You saying I should have a word with myself?
Ive seen more oriental culture at the many supermarkets in China Town in Manchester, heck theres even a shop selling Gunpla. It says something when a country develops domestically and then releases videogames in a foreign language subtitled in the local language. How many HK Martial Arts films are recorded in english then dubbed into Chinese for the local market?

[Dragoona]

Originally Posted by pkalein

If asian countries unite atleast India-Pak-China-Jap, we will buy whole EU and USA in cash but that is impossible in near future

dream on muppet

[Lad 2011]

Originally Posted by Dragoona

dream on muppet

What you talking about they could easily buy us out just look at India its a superpower



In whole reality though i do feel sorry for the people who live in these places absolutely disgusting

[alphaxion]

Hmmm, Newcastle really has let itself go of late!

[Crash_N]

I thought it was Leeds

[SO143]

wow that's an absolutely shocking image, why doesn't mighty indian government bulldoze those places and build affordable houses or residential towers?

i do feel sorry for the children and old people living there.

[Restless]

Originally Posted by WatcherZero

You saying I should have a word with myself?
Ive seen more oriental culture at the many supermarkets in China Town in Manchester, heck theres even a shop selling Gunpla. It says something when a country develops domestically and then releases videogames in a foreign language subtitled in the local language. How many HK Martial Arts films are recorded in english then dubbed into Chinese for the local market?

You've misunderstood why they release in English instead of Japanese.

The market for English language video games is much larger than the one for Japanese, so it makes sense to develop for the largest market. Look at how many Scandinavian internet companies sell English-only products because they make better returns that way.

If the Japanese market was larger than the English one, what language do you think products would be released in?

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Plus weren't you the guy who saw/heard about non-existent minefields inside Shenzhen in China?

[WatcherZero]

Originally Posted by Restless

You've misunderstood why they release in English instead of Japanese.

The market for English language video games is much larger than the one for Japanese, so it makes sense to develop for the largest market. Look at how many Scandinavian internet companies sell English-only products because they make better returns that way.

If the Japanese market was larger than the English one, what language do you think products would be released in?

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Plus weren't you the guy who saw/heard about non-existent minefields inside Shenzhen in China?

Not really as Japanese games rarely sell outside Japan anymore, its almost impossible to get US ports though European ports (England/Germany/France) have a moderate chance. Japan also has the fourth biggest games market only just behind the UK.

Its done because English is 'cool' and it sells to use Engrish phrases or stick English on your products. You have songs in English, you even have credits in English on Japanese shows.

This site has a few good Engrish examples, but you also see in real life place names in English spelt wrong for example a restaurant called 'Umbwella Caffee' (and no Japanese name)
http://anime.thenexxus.org/engrish/

[Marathaman]

Originally Posted by SO143

wow that's an absolutely shocking image, why doesn't mighty indian government bulldoze those places and build affordable houses or residential towers?

i do feel sorry for the children and old people living there.

They're much better at producing stuff (bags, watches, jewellery, clothes, snack foods, shoes...the list goes on) than you guys, AND crime rates are probably lower than most of London.

They're pulling the rug out from under your feet while you guys sit here feeling all superior

In short: don't feel sorry. Feel afraid. Very afraid.

[SO143]

afraid of what? asian elephants?

[alphaxion]

Originally Posted by WatcherZero

Not really as Japanese games rarely sell outside Japan anymore, its almost impossible to get US ports though European ports (England/Germany/France) have a moderate chance. Japan also has the fourth biggest games market only just behind the UK.

Its done because English is 'cool' and it sells to use Engrish phrases or stick English on your products. You have songs in English, you even have credits in English on Japanese shows.

This site has a few good Engrish examples, but you also see in real life place names in English spelt wrong for example a restaurant called 'Umbwella Caffee' (and no Japanese name)
http://anime.thenexxus.org/engrish/

I thought he UK was the second largest games market in the world after deposing Japan from that title in late 2009/2010... We had over 6billion sales in that year. Not sure what it is today as I haven't seen figures.

[LondonFox]

Originally Posted by WatcherZero

Meh, the US almost totally replaced Japanese culture after the war during the occupation. Asian culture in Japan is a shell of its pre-war level.

My best friends wife is Japanese, she moved to the UK and became a full citizen last year... the things she tells me, it actually shocked me when considering Western influence in Japan nowadays.

For example, at Christmas.. because they don't really breed Turkey's in Japan.. but because they have adapted Western Christmas culture .. they all buy KFC and every family eats that chicken instead for Christmas dinner...

True story.

[AdmiralAnthony]

Haven't been on here for a while partly because the thread went off track a bit.
Just wondering what people here think about what India should focus on military wise in regards to the rise of China and the threat of a nuclear armed Pakistan and possibly Iran.

What aspects of the military should India focus on to offset these threats?

[LondonFox]

Originally Posted by AdmiralAnthony

Haven't been on here for a while partly because the thread went off track a bit.
Just wondering what people here think about what India should focus on military wise in regards to the rise of China and the threat of a nuclear armed Pakistan and possibly Iran.

What aspects of the military should India focus on to offset these threats?

1. A strong well equipped/trained army (i.e - cut numbers to allow budget to professionally equip and train a decent force that would be sufficient to keep India's borders secured).

2. A regional Green Water Navy to protect interests in the Indian Ocean.. beyond that, India has no need for global presence in the Oceans.

3. A decent well equipped Air Force to protect its own airspace.


For the nation which gave us Ghandi ... their forces should be purely defensive in nature.

[Marathaman]

Originally Posted by LondonFox

For the nation which gave us Ghandi ... their forces should be purely defensive in nature.

lol

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[Lad 2011]

Originally Posted by Marathaman

They're much better at producing stuff (bags, watches, jewellery, clothes, snack foods, shoes...the list goes on) than you guys.

They're pulling the rug out from under your feet while you guys sit here feeling all superior

In short: don't feel sorry. Feel afraid. Very afraid.

Not true though is it, only difference is them in india work for pennies whereas in the UK that would never happen so western companies take advantage of poor india for big profits and cheap labour.