Chinese naval exercise flexes her muscles between Indonesia and Australia

TarJak · 02-13-14, 05:11 PM

No one here sees it as anything other than a muscle flex to fly the flag. We've been exercising in their backyard since the end of WW2.

Spiced_Rum · 02-14-14, 07:08 AM

The PLAN is transitioning from having a coastal fleet to one that can conduct blue water operations and strategic projection through use of carriers. This will have more geo-political impact in the region; China is already trying to control all the South China Sea and trade routes, and claim the Spratly islands for natural resources.

02-14-14, 07:08 AM	#2
Spiced_Rum Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2013 Location: Enjoying a run ashore Posts: 1,129 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	The PLAN is transitioning from having a coastal fleet to one that can conduct blue water operations and strategic projection through use of carriers. This will have more geo-political impact in the region; China is already trying to control all the South China Sea and trade routes, and claim the Spratly islands for natural resources. __________________ Spiced_Rum "The only rocks I want to see are in my glass, and covered with lashings of Spicey and Coke"

02-13-14, 05:11 PM	#1
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	No one here sees it as anything other than a muscle flex to fly the flag. We've been exercising in their backyard since the end of WW2.