US and Vietnam stage joint naval activities

Gerald · 08-10-10, 07:20 AM

story,
The US and Vietnam are conducting joint naval exercises in the South China Sea, a sign of increasing military ties between the two former enemies.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10925061

Note: 10 August 2010 Last updated at 11:34 GMT

Ducimus · 08-10-10, 10:44 AM

This map is telling. China's getting greedy.

Sailor Steve · 08-10-10, 10:48 AM

I'm glad to see it, though this

Quote:

But correspondents say they could anger China, which has been in a dispute with Vietnam over islands in the area.

makes me wonder about the real motives. For both countries.

Gerald · 08-10-10, 11:06 AM

but an important strategic decision.for a second stabitilitet.

Jimbuna · 08-10-10, 01:35 PM

Never thought I'd see this during my lifetime

ETR3(SS) · 08-10-10, 02:17 PM

Not only this but we (the United States) are in talks to help them (Vietnam) to help set up a civilian nuclear program. I'll see if I can track down the link again.

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08-10-10, 11:06 AM	#4
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Very close to the implementation of Exercises, but an important strategic decision.for a second stabitilitet. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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08-10-10, 10:44 AM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	This map is telling. China's getting greedy.