Leightman 957
Yes, certainly (differing agendas). I have said this from day 1.
China is trying to wave the flag in a big way to remove the stain of criticism that it didn't do anything the last time they had an emergency in the region - which stung them badly - and of course play to the domestic side as well.
And of course they want to find the first confirmed debris et al but that doesn't mean the two can't work side by side. I am sure AVM Rt Angus know full well the Chinese agenda having dealt with them for years.