June 11, 201214 yr From Aviation Week [excerpt] Firepower Bristles In South China Sea As Rivalries HardenBy David Lague/Reuters June 11, 2012 In the early years of China’s rise to economic and military prowess, the guiding principle for its government was Deng Xiaoping’s maxim: “Hide Your Strength, Bide Your Time.”
July 13, 201214 yr Author From DefenseNews [excerpt] Chinese Frigate ‘Stranded’ in Disputed WatersJul. 13, 2012 - 08:10AM By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING — A Chinese naval frigate has run aground while patrolling disputed waters in the South China Sea, the defense ministry said July 13, amid tensions with the Philippines over territorial claims.
July 13, 201214 yr Must the Chinese try to one-up the US Navy in every incident? We run aground entering or leaving port, they run aground in high tension areas, sheesh .
July 13, 201214 yr Must the Chinese try to one-up the US Navy in every incident? We run aground entering or leaving port, they run aground in high tension areas, sheesh <g>. It could be worse - you could have your SSBN collide with another one.
July 13, 201214 yr Author Next time the AI runs aground in tight quarters in your scenario, I want you to remember this.
July 13, 201214 yr It could be worse - you could have your SSBN collide with another one. you win sir, I had forgotten about that little incident.
July 14, 201214 yr Author Seems to be a Jianghu class frigate bearing the hull number 560, stranded at Half Moon Shoal in the southeastern part of the Spratlys.
July 15, 201214 yr Only for a minutes at home after a week out, but in the Air Forces Monthly August 2012 Ithink is the complete OOB of the Chinese PLAAF!!!!
July 16, 201214 yr Author Only for a minutes at home after a week out, but in the Air Forces Monthly August 2012 Ithink is the complete OOB of the Chinese PLAAF!!!! Nice! There are days when I miss my AFM subscription but then I see the price again.
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