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Conflict looms in South China Sea oil rush

Old 21st May 2015, 22:19
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This is all one of the reasons why the government in Vietnam and the US have been doing better with relationship since the 90's. They realize that without a big friend, even though we have a not so pleasant history with each other, is handy when the 800 pound gorilla in their area bellows and stomps about.

Interesting times, folks, interesting times.
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Old 21st May 2015, 22:29
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No need for blighty to worry. .. East of Eden old chap, nor our show anymore...
Let them all get on with it, we can sell everyone the hardware required , I'm sure we can knock out carrier a year out, or three years if you want a catapult..
We can join in at the endgame , perhaps for a few strategic islands and favourable trade deals. Make a nice change
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Old 21st May 2015, 23:48
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This is all one of the reasons why the government in Vietnam and the US have been doing better with relationship since the 90's. They realize that without a big friend, even though we have a not so pleasant history with each other, is handy when the 800 pound gorilla in their area bellows and stomps about.
Yes its amazing how friendships can develop when there's a much bigger percieved "evil" .

I often wonder how the post war years would have gone for Germany and Japan if there wasn't the Soviet threat.
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Old 22nd May 2015, 06:07
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An audio transmission recording of the P-8 encounter is available here:

https://soundcloud.com/marcus-weisge...h-chinese-navy

With a Navy video of the "pop-up" islands here:

Navy Unveils Video of Manmade Islands in South China Sea - Defense One
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