Why Is The US Navy Telling The Chinese That It's New $700 Million Ship Cannot Survive An Attack?

LCS Couldn't Survive War With China, But It Could Help Prevent It: CNO -- Aol Defense

WASHINGTON: As Chinese and Filipino ships continue to face off in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, the Chief of Naval Operations acknowledged that the Navy's prized new Littoral Combat Ship might not survive a shooting war against a well-armed adversary like China. But, Adm. Jonathan Greenert said this morning at a National Press Club breakfast organized by Government Executive magazine, the small, versatile vessel could free up larger warships from the day-to-day policing, presence, and partnership-building missions that are the best way to prevent a crisis from erupting in the first place.

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Update: The Navy Says Its New $700 Million Combat Ship Will Never Survive A Shootout With China -- Business Insider

My Comment: I guess we can use the above rational .... LCS Couldn't Survive War With China, But It Could Help Prevent It .... on why we are also building this monstrosity.