Japanese official warns that South China Sea activities may be precursor to ADIZ

[jmacmac]

Big? I think the American missiles are bigger. But that's just me. LOL!

you should know, they drop a few on you during world war 2

 

[Penguin]

 

[21stCentury]

As I can see it, those Chinese artificial islands will be gone in 10 to 20 years when sea level rises compared to japan's or Norways.

1 to 2 decades is more than sufficient time for China to build a complete blue water navy. The artificial islands are a temporary solution.

 

[DoTell]

you should know, they drop a few on you during world war 2

Apparently that wasn't enough. They are looking for more

 

[Aepsilons]

Post more on Dutch sea wall tech, please.

 

[Penguin]

Post more on Dutch sea wall tech, please.

Flood control in the Netherlands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/a...netherlands-now-allows-sea-water-in.html?_r=0
How the Dutch Mastered the North Sea : NPR
Netherlands Battens Its Ramparts Against Warming Climate

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[applesauce]

Why all the hubbub about the Chinese Islands? They're really, really unimpressive by comparison, and hardly unique. Even from a military perspective an Island is a poor choice. Islands have a history of falling, Japan could tell China that better than anyone. Perhaps I'll get our Chinese friends a WWII in the Pacific history book for Christmas.

Sven says hello too (i'm staying with him until January)

come one now, you clearly know what the "hubbub" is about, plenty of large man made island has been built all over the world. many are larger than what china is doing in the SCS. the "hubbub" is about the political situation rather than anything super impressive about the islands themselve. however i will note the speed at which china conducted its islands, as well as the cost. with billions having been spent, china is clearly not going anywhere, not by a long shot. cry or sue all you want the PRC is there to stay.