[Gen.Blather]

They are clearly sending us a signal. I wonder if this has to do with their huge build-up across from Taiwan or their recent invasion of an island claimed by Japan. (There’s oil under it.)

I think they’re waiting for some other hotspot to grap the press’ attention.

[old curmudgeon]

Things like that happen when you are no longer respected as a world power.

We may have the best jet fighters, tanks, etc., but none of that does much for you if you don’t have the money to mount a major military action, and we are very soon going to be in that position.

[WLR]

One reason the Chinese are so worked up about Taiwan.

http://il.china-embassy.org/eng/zt/twwt/t159642.htm

Of course the above is in no way is correct.

http://www.examiner.com/x-34331-Taiwan-Policy-Examiner~y2010m4d7-Inside-Taiwans-Political-Purgatory-CIA-documents-tell-secret-story-of-betrayal—Part-6-of-20

Pretty good explanation.

Of course the last thing the Chineese want is the US to occupy our Island Aircraft Carrier a few miles off their Coast. LOL

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