Well well, USA. This is what happens when you did not utilize all your American military might and just stall for time, hoping North Korea would crumble to ashes...
10 aircraft carriers, what are you waiting for?!!!
It was estimated to be by 2016, but now it is by the end of 2012, beginning of 2013. A couple of years ahead than expected. China's feat is quite amazing.
Excellent article! Such rapid internal infrastructure development would only make China much stronger. And to think India, Vietnam, and Japan could counterbalance China altogether is a joke in itself.
Do not apologize to Japan. Japan is not as important or influential as it thought it was. Don't apologize to a thief who took your Chinese land when you were very weak.
Then why does Japan continue to antagonize Russia and China on the two island territories? Don't start something that you cannot handle yourself, especially a military conflict.
Coming from India whose land was put together by the former British colonies and not by any indigenous revolution. Your statement is quite hypocritical...
What happens if Japan ends up sinking some Taiwanese ships near the Diaoyu Islands. Are all bets off? Will Beijing finally throw down its gloves and take serious military action?
Don't worry. When China transitions under a new leadership this year and the following year, they will be more hardline with much more "balls". And you just might see some "big fireworks" in your backyard.