Quote Originally Posted by Iscah View Post
And as I pointed out in that thread, if a private company is circumventing Hingan tariffs in Hingan territory, then it is Hingashi's job to do something about it.

If the scenario was playing out in reverse - if a Hingan merchant company was trying to set up camp on an unclaimed island off the coast of Aldenard - who would be dealing with that? Would the Eorzeans expect the Hingan government to send someone (diplomats? soldiers?) to sort it out, or would they send their own people to claim the island as rightfully part of their territory and under their jurisdiction?

It could be seen as more of an "imperialistic" move to send official Eorzean representatives halfway across the world to Eureka and enforce Eorzean law, than to leave the issue to be dealt with by the country that owns the territory.
It ceases to be a private company when it influences government decisions and makes use of what is essentially a living super weapon for its own ends.

I suspect this is yet another case of the '#EorzeaDidNothingWrong' card being pulled out, as it tends to be used for pretty much everything these days.

It isn't just Hingashi's responsibility to deal with the matter. Eorzea and those operating under its banner, have a responsibility to act with dignity and respect on the world stage. If they do not, then they need to be called out on it - not encouraged or dismissed.

I'd also highlight my earlier point. Hingashi suffered immense strife in the past and is currently enjoying a period of peace. Hingashi's current strength is trade - if that is lessened, then there's a real risk of further instability. If it results in bloodshed - as is likely, due to the nation's history - then innocent people will suffer and perish.

That blood would, to a degree, be on the hands of those seeking to undermine Hingashi.

Trade wars are not pleasant - and depending on how they play out, they can be just as nasty as physical wars.

I do not doubt that if it was Garlemald engaging in such practices that there would be a huge condemnation and cry for vengeance from various posters on this board. So it is rather strange to see imperialistic and dubious actions dismissed whenever they're at the hands of Eorzean based organisations and representatives.