The Chinese Are Coming! -- Douglas H. Paal, The Diplomat
The hype over China’s military is reminiscent of Cold War fears about Russia. But the US shouldn’t overreact to a new Chinese aircraft carrier.
In 1966, Hollywood produced a Cold War comedy about a Russian submarine becoming stranded on the shoals of a small New England town. It was a good movie and it nicely captured the misplaced hysteria of the era about Soviet military intentions. It was called The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! I recommend you pick up a copy if you can.
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My Comment: Everyone is not worried about one Chinese aircraft carrier .... the concern has always been on what are Chinese political/military objectives for the next 10 - 20 years, and how will such a development impact the region. In short, this Chinese aircraft carrier is only a symbol of these long term goals, and that is where are concerns should be.
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