[Editorial] Hey China, Exit Stage Left - Georgetown Gazette - 27th March 2018

Capt (Ret) Jones · March 27, 2018

Miro Kuparr

Georgetown, Tanoa

27th March 2018

Hey China, Exit Stage Left

For the first time since World War II, Tanoans experienced the ruinous and malignant nature of conflict. 2016 saw a joint military exercise descend into a short war as China instigated a fight with its participants, namely the United States -- an unprecedented and unexpected move with the intent of seizing Tanoa for themselves. If not for the United States, the Horizon Islands would be in the hands of a malevolent and malicious entity, yet China has decided to repay such devastation with benign intent; the reconstruction of our roads, our bridges, our railways, and more according to this article by the Grand Central Times. It is time for us to rebuild, and it is time for China to leave.

China has opened a wound that is not easily mended by rebuilding our home. In fact, it opens the wound further. While some may find this act in good faith, many do not. This is a blatant attempt by the Chinese government to preserve its unequivocally outstanding image and prove to the rest of the world that their intentions were to never cause chaos. They have shattered our trust and they most certainly do not belong in the country. Would a bully who inflicted damages to one’s body be responsible for providing the casts and medicine? No.

The Horizon Islands are by no means economically prosperous, and by no means does it have the same amount of resources other nations might, but what we do have is a population willing to labor for the sake of the country. The United States has pledged a significant amount of money in order to assist in the rebuilding process, and with that in mind, the employment of natives would only bolster the economy and more importantly the morale of those being employed. We need not the help of our enemy, but the sweat and blood of our people making an effort to change.

Consider for a moment why China has displayed a profound interest in Tanoa and the Horizon Islands as a whole. The islands are home to several mines that contain rare earth metals that are not frequently found in other places. These metals have various applications, but here are some of the more utilized:

Scandium - aerospace frameworks, high-intensity lighting, and global telecommunication equipment

Gadolinium - used in magnets, computers, and specialty optics

Yttrium, Terbium, and Europium - used in computer screens and other devices with visual displays.

Each of the elements listed can be found in the Horizon Islands, especially on Tanoa. Each of the elements listed has a military application. Why else would this superpower return after being bested by the United States if not to exploit the mines covertly? While this may seem speculative and may seem like a conspiracy, it is the only logical conclusion one can come to.

If China has returned with the intent of using the mines, then it is indisputably time for China to leave. Tanoa does not need their aid and it does not need to remain vigilant to ensure that this entity is not siphoning the resources the islands desperately need to resuscitate the economy. China has dismantled this country enough as it is -- the door is open, and it is ready to hit them on the way out.

This article is a work of fiction, intended to support the storyline of the 3d MRB Arma 3 realism unit.

Edited March 27, 2018 by Sgt Jones