{"id":48953,"date":"2018-05-24T06:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=48953"},"modified":"2018-05-31T03:44:41","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T11:44:41","slug":"china-increases-presence-in-south-china-sea-plus-working-with-angela-merkel-and-calling-australia-arrogant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/china-increases-presence-in-south-china-sea-plus-working-with-angela-merkel-and-calling-australia-arrogant\/","title":{"rendered":"China increases presence in South China Sea, plus working with Angela Merkel and calling Australia ‘arrogant’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nCIA Map of Territorial Claims in the South China Sea<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

China has put together an agreement related to the South China Sea:<\/p>\n

24 May 2018<\/p>\n

Satellite imagery has found nearly 400 buildings on a Chinese island in the South China Sea, indicating how Beijing might eventually deploy marines on the island.<\/p>\n

Buildings on Subi Reef, which is closer to Vietnam and the Philippines than mainland China, were analyzed by nonprofit Earthrise Media, using images from DigitalGlobe satellites. Since photographs were first taken in 2014, the team discovered a large number of buildings, parade grounds, radar quipment, and even basketball courts had been built.<\/p>\n

Altogether there were nearly 400 permanent, free-standing buildings, Earthrise founder Dan Hammer told Reuters<\/a>. Subi has had the most<\/a> amount of construction by any country on any island of the South China Sea.<\/p>\n

Subi is China’s largest manmade island within the Spratly archipelago and, according to data provided to Reuters, seems to have double the number of buildings on China’s next two largest islands in the region. …<\/p>\n

Just last week, China released footage<\/a> of H-6K nuclear-capable bombers landing on another island in the South China Sea. Runways and hangars built on Subi would already accommodate such bombers.<\/p>\n

And on Wednesday the US disinvited<\/a> China from biennial military exercises because of “China’s continued militarization of disputed features in the South China Sea.”<\/p>\n

“In short, China is now capable of controlling the South China Sea in scenarios short of war with the United States,” Davidson said in his testimony last month.<\/p>\n

The South China Sea is a highly contentious area<\/a> high in natural resources that is also one of the world’s main shipping corridors. China, Brunei, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines have competing claims to areas of the sea and its islands. http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/china-400-buildings-subi-reef-south-china-sea-2018-5<<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Many in the region realized that the USA will not help enough so some have been deciding it is best to make some type of deal with China.<\/p>\n

The USA has tended to support those that oppose China’s positions on the South China Sea–but not enough that the USA has enough of their confidence.<\/p>\n

China is projecting military influence in the region. While the USA and Japan are present, many in Asia are concluding that they should hedge their bets and work closer with China.<\/p>\n

The USA does not want a real war with China and China realizes that. A YouTube video of interest may be Is China THE Threat to the United States of America?<\/a><\/p>\n

So, what is expected to happen in that region?<\/p>\n

The Bible tells of a time when there will be a confederation of the \u2018kings of the east\u2019 that will get together:<\/p>\n

12 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared. 13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.<\/p>\n

15 “Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.”<\/p>\n

16 And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon. (Revelation 16:12-16)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This will include Russia, China, Korea, Japan, possibly even the Philippines. Things will one day dramatically change, militarily, in Asia, in terms of cooperation.<\/p>\n

Notice also the following:<\/p>\n

50:41 “Behold, a people shall come from the north<\/strong>,
\nAnd a great nation and many kings<\/strong>
\n Shall be raised up from the ends of the earth<\/strong>.
\n42 They shall hold the bow and the lance;
\nThey are cruel and shall not show mercy.
\nTheir voice shall roar like the sea;
\nThey shall ride on horses,
\nSet in array, like a man for the battle,
\nAgainst you, O daughter of Babylon.<\/p>\n

43 “The king of Babylon has heard the report about them,
\nAnd his hands grow feeble;
\nAnguish has taken hold of him,
\nPangs as of a woman in childbirth…”(Jeremiah 50:41-43).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Russia is in the north. A confederation led by Russia and a great nation (seemingly China as it is the greatest nation in terms of population), and various others “from the ends of the earth” will get together. From the vantage point of the Middle East, Russia and China are “from the ends of the earth,” as are many of the nations in Asia.<\/p>\n

Notice that one day, this will concern the “daughter of Babylon.” The end time Babylonian power, will be European (watch also Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?<\/a>). It will one day be very concerned about what this force will do. This is also shown in other scriptures (cf. Daniel 11:44-45; see also The Eurasian Union, the Kings of the East, and Bible Prophecy<\/a>). The European empire is prophesied to be destroyed by a combined northern and eastern force. Yet, before that happens, Europe will eliminate the USA per Daniel 11:39 (see also USA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a><\/span>)–Europe is taking steps for that even now (see European Technology and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Getting back to China, it needs to be understood that China does not just want territory and rights in the South China Sea. It also wants to dethrone the US dollar as the world\u2019s reserve currency (watch also US Dollar being challenged by Gold-Petro-Yuan<\/a>) and lead the world. Its Silk Road project is a way to get influence throughout Asia (watch also Is China paving roads to Armageddon?<\/a>). Similar to what is prophesied for the European Beast of Revelation 13<\/a>, China is using economic and forceful means to pursue its objectives. But China will NOT be the dominant leader of the world after the USA–Bible prophecy clearly points to Europe for this (for more details, see Europa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a>).<\/p>\n

As far as Europe goes, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel met with China’s Premier Li Keqiang today:<\/p>\n

24 May 2018<\/p>\n

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Chinese Premier\u00a0Li Keqiang on Thursday\u00a0that close cooperation between the two countries<\/a> was essential to solving the world’s crises.<\/p>\n

Merkel’s trip to China comes amid rising tensions in both Beijing and the European Union over trade relations with the United States, as well as US President Donald Trump’s decision to\u00a0pull out of the Iran nuclear deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Merkel said both Berlin and Beijing would stand behind the existing 2015 deal that saw Tehran give up its nuclear weapons program in exchange for sanctions being lifted on Iran. …<\/p>\n

The chancellor told Li during their meeting at Beijing’s Great Hall that there was scope for closer cooperation between Germany and China …<\/p>\n

The chancellor is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later on Thursday for further talks.<\/p>\n

Merkel vying for greater Chinese market access<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Friday, Merkel is slated to travel to China’s technology hub of\u00a0Shenzhen<\/a>\u00a0with a German business delegation. … business leaders from Germany have requested easing conditions and introducing greater market access for firms doing business with China.\u00a0 http:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/angela-merkel-eager-to-improve-chinese-ties-as-she-touches-down-in-beijing\/a-43905429<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Europe is upset with the USA and is looking to make deals with Russia, Iran, China, Mexico and others, consistent with biblical prophecies.<\/p>\n

China also has eyes on Australia. Notice the following:<\/p>\n

24 May 2018<\/p>\n

Trade Minister Steven Ciobo sought to downplay reports of strained ties with China after state media said Australia should be punished for its arrogance.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Ciobo acknowledged that there were differences of opinion and said dialogue between the two trading partners was critical. But he insisted the relationship was on a sound footing.<\/p>\n

\u201cNone of us get particularly worked up over media. Whether it is media here in Australia or media in China, there are elements of it that frankly hyperventilate,\u201d Ciobo said Thursday. \u201cWhat matters is the high-level discussions that actually take place.\u201d<\/p>\n

China\u2019s Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier this week blamed Australia for difficulties in the relationship, saying the nation should \u201cdiscard its traditional thinking and take off its tinted glasses to take a proactive approach towards China\u2019s development.\u201d …<\/p>\n

China\u2019s Global Times newspaper this week said Beijing should cut imports to teach \u201carrogant\u201d Australia a lesson and leave it \u201changing for a while.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ciobo said that China had in the past accused Australia of being too \u201cbeholden\u201d to the U.S. — its most important security partner. China is Australia\u2019s biggest trading partner. https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2018-05-23\/australia-downplays-china-spat-says-media-can-hyperventilate<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

China has made similar disparaging comments about Australia before. Contrary to the hopes of people like Australia’s Trade Minister Steven Ciobo, this will not end well for Australia. We made a video with Chinese comments about Australia and biblical prophecies that you may wish to watch: Are Chinese threats against Australia for real?<\/a><\/p>\n

The current world order dominated by the USA, and formerly by the British Empire is being changed. The Bible shows that the time of Jacob\u2019s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7) is getting nearer\u2013and that will greatly affect the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand which have descendants from Jacob, also known as Israel.<\/p>\n

China is trying to rise up and spread its influence. So is Europe.<\/p>\n

The Bible tells of the final Time of the Gentiles<\/a>. (Luke 21:23-24; Revelation 11:2). This at least partially means that this is the time when the descendants of Israel will no longer dominate the world scene. We are getting closer to that time and the start of the great tribulation (Matthew 24:21; see also When Will the Great Tribulation Begin?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Is China paving roads to Armageddon?<\/a> China is working on something known as the ‘Silk Road’ project or the \u201cOne Belt, One Road\u201d initiative. NBC reports that China intends to spend one trillion dollars to build roads, bridges, railroads, and maritime facilities to reach from China to Europe and China to the Middle East. Over 60 nations, including Russia, are involved with this. Could this Silk Road project possibly produce thoroughfares that could be used by troops that will amass at Armageddon? Dr. Thiel discusses this project and some of its potential prophetic ramifications in this video.
\nChina, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 1: Genesis and Chinese Characters<\/a>
\nWhere did the Chinese people come from? This article provides information showing that the Chinese peoples must have known about various accounts in the Book of Genesis up until their dispersion after the Tower of Babel. Here is a link to a version of this article in Spanish: \u00bfPrueban los caracteres chinos la exactitud de la Biblia?<\/a>
\nChina, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 2: The Sabbath and Some of God\u2019s Witness in China<\/a> When did Christianity first come to China? And is there early evidence that they observed the seventh day sabbath?
\nRussia and Ukraine: Their Origins and Prophesied Future<\/a> Russia in prophecy. Where do the Russians come from? What about those in the Ukraine? What is prophesied for Russia and its allies? What will they do to the Europeans that supported the Beast in the end? There is also a video sermon available: Russia in the Bible and in Prophecy <\/a>and a video sermonette available: Ukraine in Prophecy?<\/a>
\nIs Russia the King of the North?<\/a> Some claim it is. But what does the Bible teach? Here is a link to a video, also titled Is Russia the King of the North? <\/a>
\nEzekiel 38: For Russia & Iran in Our Day?<\/a> Is Ezekiel 38 about to be fulfilled? A related video is available titled Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now?<\/a> Another could be Russia, Iran, Syria, & the Bible (Code)<\/a>.
\nIslands and Bible Prophecy<\/a> What’s ahead for islands? What does the Bible prophesy about them?
\nThe End of US Dollar Dominance<\/a> Is the USA losing its economic status? What about the petro-gold-yuan? A related video is also available: US Dollar being challenged by Gold-Petro-Yuan<\/a>.
\nArmageddon<\/a> Who is involved and when will this gathering happen? Here is also a video from Dr. Thiel, from Tel Megiddo in Israel: Armageddon<\/a>.
\n Asia in Prophecy<\/a> What is Ahead for Asia? Who are the \u201cKings of the East\u201d? What will happen to nearly all the Chinese, Russians, Indians, and others of Asia? China in prophecy, where? Who has the 200,000,000 man army related to Armageddon? A YouTube video of interest may be Is China THE Threat to the United States of America?<\/a>
\nThe Eurasian Union, the Kings of the East, and Bible Prophecy<\/a> Is there a Eurasian union that will be formed? Is one being formed right now? Are any leaders working on that in the 21st century? Does the Bible teach that there will be a Eurasian union? If some type of Eurasian union is formed, who might it benefit and who will it destroy? A related video would be Is The Eurasian Union Rising?<\/a>
\nKorea in Prophecy, Any Witness?<\/a> Where did the Korean people come from? Does God have a plan for the Koreans? Is Korea mentioned in any prophecies? Will Koreans be among the first in the Kingdom of God? Here is a machine-translated link to that article in Korean: \ud55c\uad6d\uc758 \uc5b8\uc5b4\ub85c : \ud55c\uad6d \uc608\uc5b8, \ubaa8\ub4e0 \uc99d\uc778\uc5d0?<\/a>; here is a link to that article in Mandarin Chinese: \u5728\u9884\u8a00\u4e2d\u7684\u97e9\u56fd\uff1a\u6709\u4efb\u4f55\u8bc1\u4eba\u5417\uff1f<\/a>
\nJapan, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 1: Any Witness?<\/a> Where did the Japanese people come from? Have they had any witness?
\nJapan, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 2: Prophecy<\/a> Japan in prophecy. What is prophesied for Japan? Will God save the Japanese?
\nIslands and Bible Prophecy<\/a> What’s ahead for islands? What does the Bible prophesy about them?
\nUSA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> Can you point to scriptures, like Daniel 11:39, that point to the USA in the 21st century? This article does.<\/span> A related sermon is titled: Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?<\/a>
\nAnglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a> Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-Am\u00e9rica & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel<\/a>. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter?<\/a><\/span> and British are the Covenant People<\/span><\/a>. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be: Are Chinese threats against Australia for real?<\/a>
\nWill the Anglo-Saxon Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves?<\/a> Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? <\/a> Here is a related item in the Spanish language \u00bfSer\u00e1n divididas las naciones anglosajonas?<\/a>
\nBritish are the Covenant People <\/a> What do \u2018British\u2019 and \u2018Britain\u2019 mean in Hebrew? Are the descendants of the Anglo-Saxons people of the covenant? Does the British royal family connect to the throne of David? What does the Bible teach? What does history show us? Is there any DNA evidence related to British-Israelism? When did Christianity make it to the British Isles? Could Jeremiah have made it to the British Isles? What type of Christians made it to the British Isles? Did the last King of England believe in British Israelism?
\nEuropa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a> Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?
\n<\/a>European Technology and the Beast of Revelation<\/a> Will the coming European Beast power would use and develop technology that will result in the taking over of the USA and its Anglo-Saxon allies? Is this possible? What does the Bible teach? Here is a related YouTube video: Military Technology and the Beast of Revelation<\/span><\/a>.
\nThe Large Hadron Collider has Military Potential<\/a> Some say this European project is only peaceful. So why is it working on capturing antimatter? Here is a link to a related video: Could the Large Hadron Collider lead to destruction?<\/a>
\nWho is the King of the West?<\/a> Why is there no Final End-Time King of the West in Bible Prophecy? Is the United States the King of the West? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Occidente? \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no hay un Rey del Occidente en la profec\u00eda del tiempo del fin?<\/a>
\nDoes God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?<\/a> Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2026 or 20xx? There is also a video titled The 6000 Year Plan: Is the end of humanity\u2019s reign almost up?<\/a> Here is a link to the article in Spanish: \u00bfTiene Dios un plan de 6,000 a\u00f1os?<\/a>
\nWhen Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2018, 2019, or 2020?<\/a> Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: \u00bfPuede comenzar la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n en 2018 o 2019? \u00bfEs el Tiempo de los Gentiles?<\/a> You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives<\/a> and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020?<\/a> A shorter video is: Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2018?<\/a>
\nThe Times of the Gentiles<\/a> Has there been more than one time of the Gentiles? Are we in it now or in the time of Anglo-America? What will the final time of the Gentiles be like? A related sermon is available and is titled: The Times of the Gentiles<\/a>.<\/span>
\nDonald Trump in Prophecy<\/a> Prophecy, Donald Trump? Are there prophecies that Donald Trump may fulfill?\u00a0 Are there any prophecies that he has already helped fulfill?\u00a0 Is a Donald Trump presidency proving to be apocalyptic?\u00a0 Two related videos are available: Donald: ‘Trump of God’ or Apocalyptic?<\/a> and Donald Trump’s Prophetic Presidency<\/a>.
\nTrump Presidency Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a> BBC<\/em> reported that one might as well use a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’ to try to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump’s presidency. What is a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’? Dr. Thiel not only explains that, but also briefly goes over 10 biblically-based warnings he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were elected that have already began to come to pass. He also goes over something he wrote back in 2008 that the Trump presidency is also helping lead to fulfillment. Should you trust Bible prophecy or not? Dr. Thiel says that Bible prophecy can be trusted, despite the view of skeptics and others that either overlook or despise the Bible. This is a video.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a> This 188 page book is for people truly interested in prophecies related to Donald Trump and the United States, including learning about several that have already been fulfilled and those that will be fulfilled in the future. The physical book can be purchased at Amazon for $12.99 from the following link: Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>.
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