China carrier a show of force as Japan tension festers

[homasse]

China carrier a show of force as Japan tension festers

China sent its first aircraft carrier into formal service on Tuesday amid a tense maritime dispute with Japan, a show of naval force that could worry its neighbors.China's Ministry of Defense said the newly named Liaoning aircraft carrier would "raise the overall operational strength of the

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[cherrylng]

At this point, those islands are more of a curse than being an actual good. I understand as to why both China and Japan need that delicious oil so badly (depleted energy resources) but lately, it's more like a toy both siblings have been fighting over rather than share.

As far as I understand the matter, - China is pretty much like Britain:

[papasha_mueller]

there IS air carrier, there is NO aircrafts...

[cpip]

Also a lack of trained crew on large ships. That thing is going to sink within 24 hours of any hostility if it deploys.

I've actually meant the whole 'ecosystem'

[papasha_mueller]

which includes the aircrafts, the training site, the pilots, the developed methodics, etc.
Thank you for making it clear for the public.

Re: As far as I understand the matter, - China is pretty much like Britain:

[beoweasel]

there is NO aircrafts

are*

:P

[tilmon]

Oh, yeah, China. Like you are at all interested in anything aside from intimidation. If they wanted a peaceful solution, they'd be suggesting arbitration or mutual sharing.

[tilmon]

I agree with you on that. It's gut-wrenching watching these countries that should have each other's backs be pushing toward war. How is this in anyone's interest?

edited to add: Dragons!

[farchivist]

It's gut-wrenching watching these countries that should have each other's backs be pushing toward war.

Wait, WHAT?
*looks at the history of China and Japan in the 20th century*
*looks at the relations of Taiwan with both*
OK, for what reason SHOULD they have each other's backs? I'm surprised they haven't gone to war before now.

[harumi]

Yes Taiwan. Make the same arguments for the Senkaku islands that China pretty much makes to try and take away your independence. Argh.

This is why I can't stand Ma Yin-jiu or the KMT. Gaaaah.

Edited because I accidentally a word.

[angry_chick]

Shit on all of these countries. China has no interest in mutual sharing, Taiwan has no interest in mutual sharing and Japan has absolutely NO interest in mutual sharing.

[harumi]

Well, I admit I'm biased. I don't really give a crap about China. I'm Taiwanese American, so their behavior is particularly painful to watch. It's just a bunch of adult children squabbling over a toy.

The sorriest I feel is for the people living on those islands. In their position I'd be fucking terrified.

[countrygirl_914]

The islands are uninhabited, I think.

[homasse]

No one lives there, though.

Aside from, last I heard, a bunch of goats.

Everyone wants the islands because of suspected oil and mineral deposits in the area. That's it.