Posted on 12/04/2013 6:31:21 PM PST by Nachum
China’s military imposed a destabilizing air defense zone over the East China Sea without consulting the United States, and top Pentagon leaders said Wednesday there have been no contacts with their Chinese counterparts since the zone was set up Nov. 23.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a press conference at the Pentagon that the Chinese air zone is destabilizing the region.
However, both leaders declined to urge China to roll back the air defense identification zone, or ADIZ, as Japan’s government has demanded of the Chinese.
The lack of U.S.-China consultation and communication highlights what observers say is a failure of three decades of exchanges aimed at building trust between the two militaries.
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What an absurd premise.
What?
They didn’t ask permission from King Barry?
And they need to consult with us because??
LOL. Like any nation on the globe respects the Clown, or his stooge Hagel.
Give me a break.
There you are again, you only post to get people in your list???
I disagree.
China seems to be lashing out here.
This is not good, in my opinion.
Bring back manufacturing to the US ... now.
China knows they can do any damn thing they want to, and the US will not do a damn thing about it.
France is now tougher than we are.
They own you chuck...you might have better toys but they aren’t afraid to push the button.
Yes, and the Nazis didn’t “consult” before they attacked Poland.
Of course it’s not good.
But why would they be surprised China didn’t Consult?
It’s like saying we were shocked that Japan didn’t consult before Pearl Harbor.
Been doing this for years.
The message is a courtesy to those on who wish to be off or on. Not intended to offend.
That was a very weird comment. The article is interesting. I’m glad it was posted. Most people w a ping list add a courtesy ‘on or off’ option to their post. What difference can it possibly make to you?
When the world’s only superpower had a leader they respected, this didn’t happen. Elections have consequences, and regardless of our current leader’s legitimacy or lack thereof, the consequences of putting the most recent election within the margin of fraud will be devastating.
Well I’m just saying there are a passel of American companies sold-out, bigtime to China right now.
Big time.
We need to start bringing back American manufacturing.
Now.
I agree.
GayMuzzie sensibilities are offended if some entity acts without consensus...?
Really? Mr. “There was an election and WE WON”...?
NOW *THAT* IS RICH....!!!
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