Posted on 02/25/2013 12:30:22 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
Chinas assertion that almost all of the South China Sea and adjacent waters are part of its territory seems to be growing more dangerous with each passing week.
China and Japan are scrambling fighter jets in their faceoff over disputed islands. Last month, China painted a Japanese military helicopter and destroyer with weapons-lock radar bringing harsh criticism from Japanese and American military officials.
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