[robertvance]

Really? So pointing out that China has the right to operate an aircraft carrier makes me a Chinese apologist?

Even the Pentagon said that this was no surprise and that it was within their expectations.

I just don’t understand why the State Department has the right to demand that China give them specific details about this carrier.

[buccaneer81]

From your post #25:

However, since China is not threatening us or our allies,

You are either incredibly naive, or an apologist.

[skinkinthegrass]

I just don’t understand why the State Department has the right
to demand that China give them specific details about this carrier.

well....after all, (the) SHRILLary runs the DoS and she doesn't...
want the tech-transfers to Bubba made public during her (new) W.H. run...
no...Obahbah doesn't run anything, his (social) misfits run
the country....hmmm, he just "runs" his mouth / golf carts.