Joanie-f and all, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) consists of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. India, Iran, Pakistan and Mongolia currently enjoy observer status in preparation for full membership.
Sounds far too familiar...like the Coalition of Asian states. I am afriad we are staring at Wolrd War in the not too distant future if we are not tremndously vigilant and if our leaders do not act strongly now to dry up and stop funding th buildup in preparation for eventual conflict.
Just my SWAG but this was our plan all along to get a land bridge access to mainland china from multiple directions. As I suggested the other day the Chinese are hearing footsteps and the Russians are taking their wal mart dollars to assist as needed..... I like it when these son of a peach grabbers get nervous.