Tuesday, May 5, 2009
China Military Build-Up Seems U.S.-Focused: Mullen
From Reuters:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's build-up of sea and air military power funded by a strong economy appears aimed at the United States, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday.
Admiral Michael Mullen said China had the right to meet its security needs, but the build-up would require the United States to work with its Pacific allies to respond to increasing Chinese military capabilities.
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My Comment: If China is focused on the U.S., it will be for the long term. The reason why is simple .... it will take decades and multi-billions of dollars before China can even contemplate being a matched to the U.S.
But for now .... they are just a developing country with super power ambitions.
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