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Foreign officials impressed by Chinese Marine Corps
People Daily ^
| 02.20.04
Posted on 02/20/2004 3:41:14 AM PST by Dr. Marten
Foreign officials impressed by Chinese Marine Corps![](http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/pict/movie.gif)
China Marine Corps received visit by Military Attaches of 56 foreign countries to China at a comprehensive training base on Feb. 19. The soldiers amazed the military official delegation with their excellent skills. They have presented military performance to guests from over 60 countries in 20 years.
Gordon Kerr, British defense attache to China gives the thumb up to Chinese Women's Marine Corps.
Military Attaches of 56 countries to China view the exercise of China Marine Corps on Feb. 19.
Wu Shengli (2nd front right), Commander of South China Sea Fleet accompanies British defense attache to China and head of the delegation of military attaches to China Gordon Kerr (3rd front right) at the military exercise.
![](http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200402/20/images/army10.bmp)
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: china; chinesemilitary
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To: Dr. Marten
This article is utter rubbish. It's simply a Chinese communist propaganda organ trumpeting the "accomplishments" of a part of the Chinese military. The US Marines could crush these idiots with one hand tied behind their back.
To: Poundstone
However good the US Marines are, I think they are professional enough not to underestimate the Chinese military capabilities. I don't think it's wise to think that no matter what, you'll be able to defeat any enemy in your sleep with one hand tied behind your back.
To: Poundstone
I guess we'll find out eventually, right? Wonder if we'll see them in Panama.
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posted on
02/20/2004 5:02:50 AM PST
by
lentulusgracchus
(Et praeterea caeterum censeo, delenda est Carthago. -- M. Porcius Cato)
To: Dr. Marten
Their ridiculous blue camoflauge don't seem to be doing its job very well... Instead of blending in with their surroundings, they stand out. Easy targets.
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posted on
02/20/2004 5:16:25 AM PST
by
.577 Tyrannosaur
(In fuda foeda mors est; in victoria, glorosia. -Cicero-)
To: Dr. Marten
I think the last time we used boats like those for an amphibious assault, Warren G. Harding was president.
Semper Fi,
To: Dr. Marten
Gordon Kerr, British defense attache to China gives the thumb up to Chinese Women's Marine Corps. ![](http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200402/20/images/army1.bmp)
I love this picture. He looks like he's suppressing his laughter.
To: Atlantic Friend
Unfortunately, unable at present to access article (to see if it is utter rubbish) or view the pictures posted from the article due to tighten firewalls (thanks criminal hackers).
You can be assured that the US Marines would very professionally assess the capabilities of the Chinese Marine Corps if call to engage them in combat. However, such an engagement would violate the "Marines don't fight Marines" dicta that informally governs the fraternal relations between sea soldiers of various countries in modern times. You may recall that this was somewhat of a concern during the Falklands War when it appeared that the Royal Marines would be called on to assault Argentine Marines defending Mount Stanley (?). In the end, the Gurkas were sent in. So the dicta held. (Not that the substitution made things go any easier on the Argentines!)
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posted on
02/20/2004 6:45:45 AM PST
by
Captain Rhino
(If you will just abandon logic, these things will make alot more sense to you!)
To: Captain Rhino
Er, Cap, didn't US Marines fight Japanese Marines during WWII ? I honestly ask the question, because I made the mistake of lending my copy of John Costello's "War of the Pacific" to a friend of mine last week.
To: Constitution Day
Maybe he's making his move on the NCO brunette ?
To: 2nd Bn, 11th Mar
Yes, but keep in mind these small boats are certainly not the vessels that brought the MBTs and infantry carriers, though...
To: Atlantic Friend
Could be!
To: Dr. Marten
Sure hope they're wearing those day glo orange target markers when they hit the beach for real someday.
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posted on
02/20/2004 7:23:13 AM PST
by
TADSLOS
(Right Wing Infidel since 1954)
To: Poundstone
It's simply a Chinese communist propaganda organ trumpeting the "accomplishments" of a part of the Chinese military.Like the old Soviet tours of the past, showing off selected people and places, all the while extolling the superiority of the communist state.
To: Constitution Day
"Hello Doll, hey, I know this fabulous joke : a Chinese Marine steps into a nightclub, and, wait, wait, the joke's a riot, so the Chinese Marine says..."
To: Dr. Marten
![](http://www.indiana.edu/~iucrew/images/sbgeolaurun.jpg)
Here are a couple of Chinese Marines praticing their fire drill.
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posted on
02/20/2004 7:34:37 AM PST
by
Porterville
(Traitors against God, country, family, and benefactors lament their sins in the deepest part of hell)
To: TADSLOS
The day glo is telling. Poor equipment to the individual soldier/marine...and yes, nice targets as well.
To: Atlantic Friend
Correct. That's why the sentence said "However, such an engagement would violate the "Marines don't fight Marines" dicta that informally governs the fraternal relations between sea soldiers of various countries in modern times." Perhaps I should have written it "in post-WWII times" instead.
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posted on
02/20/2004 8:01:30 AM PST
by
Captain Rhino
(If you will just abandon logic, these things will make alot more sense to you!)
To: Captain Rhino
No, no, I guess I should have seen the emphasis on "modern times". Sorry for the redundant question !
To: Dr. Marten
If you knew that someday you might meet an advisary on the battlefield and you had the opportunity to review his abilities and provide feedback, would you tell him he was going to get his ass kicked in the future?
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