Posted on 05/28/2015 1:02:18 PM PDT by Enlightened1
Diplomatic tensions surrounding disputed territories in the South China Sea could escalate dramatically following reports China is now putting weapons on its artificial islands in the area.
Australia’s defence force is considering joining the U.S. in flying and sailing “freedom of navigation” missions over the disputed territory, where China has been building islands by dragging sand from a reef and piling it up to create structures now being monitored by satellites.
Fairfax Media reports the Australian fly-over expeditions may occur as a result of heightened concerns that China is enhancing its military capabilities and reach across the maritime expanse.
(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com.au ...
They probably have those sand bars sea walled and shored up so they don’t lose all their expensive s*** in a typhoon-that’s why I suggested a helpful tsunami...
Looks like they’re ‘pulling a Tibet’ on the Philippines.
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Does this mean that the Chinese are climate change deniers?
Absolutely. This is why India, Singapore, and Japan have recently penned defense agreements with Viet Nam.
Active Duty ping.
“This is why India, Singapore, and Japan have recently penned defense agreements with Viet Nam”
John McLame is in Vietnam today to show support for them on this.
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