That would suggest China requires the ability to invade it's neighbors for adequate defense despite being a nuclear power since 64' with no direct threat to it's mainland.
Future Chinese Carriers will provide 'Force-Projection' - to intimidate other nations and implement policy by means of...
Carrier groups provide force projection capabilities, they are offensive measures.
Anti-Ship missile systems to keep the US NAVY out are defensive measures.
When you can explain to me the need for Chinese Marines or PLA elements with air support to be deployed outside of mainland China for...
It's the classic "us against them" way of thinking that supports the CCP remaining in power. I'm honestly disappointed that the decsion to take on the pacific was made years ago and there are no signs of them changing their minds about it.
Beautiful photos.
It's been a long winded read and a lot of discouraging back and forth from both Vietnamese and Chinese supporters. When patriotism and pride is being involved in what is down to it's most basic levels; a grab for resources and wealth, it's a sad reminder of the reality of the...