I don’t know about you, but I have found the build-up of China’s military to be quite alarming. To further my fears a U.S. Admiral in command of the U.S.S. George Washington strike group in the Pacific admitted to A.P. that he too finds China’s recent purchases of military hardware very questionable too. In the article to A.P. Admiral Donegan stated concerns in China’s use of such a military. The Admiral also did not rule out the possibility that China may be requiring an aircraft carrier. Although his main concern right now is the anti-weapons systems that China is now acquiring. These systems include missiles and submarines that may pose a serious risk to our armed forces in the region.
With China becoming a growing economic power it should not be a surprise that they would pursue an interest in increasing the power in the region. Annually, it has been reported by the experts in the A.P. that China has been spending 10 percent of the country’s wealth for the past 2 decades for their military. Officials figure that China spends about $71 billion a year on their armed forces, but some experts believe that they spend a lot more than that.
This surely is not a time for the United States to turn a blind eye to what China is doing. We should not be engaged in a process of disarming our own military or our nuclear deterrent capabilities, but instead growing our military might. Must I remind you that a strong communist threat like China in the region would most likely pose a serious threat to freedom and democracy in the Asia/Pacific region and our own country. Some people say that our hands are tied due to all the financial help that we have received from the Chinese. That should not stop us. My fellow Americans if that is the case then we are already doomed, however, I for one do not believe that. We can still stop this; by lowering or getting rid of our capital gains and corporate taxes, stopping our over spending in Washington and at home, and make it more acceptable for companies to stop sending American manufacturing jobs overseas. Our food, household produces, electronics, and military weapons should be produced mainly in the U.S., not in another country. I am not trying to say that we should become an isolationist country, but we should be producing a lot more for ourselves. A person or country who depends on others to supply them with everything they need is weak and helpless. I for one do not consider myself nor my country helpless.
References:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h4kq-860fCB0J11y73pGafA7SMTwD9BLD8AG0
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE54363X20090504
http://www.newsmax.com/smith/china_military/2008/01/04/61823.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article5878834.ece
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If I were Taiwan, I’d be crapping myself. I don’t think Barry would lift a finger to stop the Red mainland from absorbing the island.
Great post Matthew. Good Avatar too. The ChiComs have been wanting a large, blue water navy for some time now. It seems that they are working towards this goal.
I have to agree with innominatus. Even though the technology Taiwan has purchased from us is superior, the ChiComs will rely on numerical superiority, and overwhelm their defenses. If the ChiComs follow the standard communist procedure, they’ll take over and kill many thousands of Taiwanese, simply for being free. For the communist state, the level of terror must be maintained.
Thanks, and Marie will be happy to know the avatar is liked, she thought Uncle Sam was a little much and it really is pretty close to looking like me :-p.
The Chinese have seemed to be up to something for awhile now, but it isn’t getting much attention. This is probably due to the heavy focus on health care reform. I would be very concerned if I lived anywhere in the Asia Pacific region, but yes, Taiwan would likely be a first target. The Chinese definitely have the upper hand when it comes to numbers, but it looks like they are moving to even the odds with weapons technology as well.
There is no doubt but what the Chinese look to become the world’s number one superpower. In addition to their fleet they are negotiating mineral, oil, and water rights in 3rd world countries and a break-neck pace.
This coupled with their efforts to remove the dollar as the world currency have had their effects.
I wonder if Bill Clintons coziness with China and renting out the Lincoln bedroom won’t be our waterloo.
Ken
Well, I am even more confused now between the Matts, even with the change in avatar.
Seriously though, great article Matthew. China is a threat and a bully. And we all know the only thing bullies understand.
China is more than the Elephant in the room, it is a ten ton fire breathing dragon. We need to rethink our global military stratigy. We do not need tens of thousand of troops in Western Europe. If we are going to have troops over seas they need to be deployed in places that deter real threats.
I spend a lot of time with the Korean Navy. We are preparing them to become more self sufficient in regards to their own defense. I think we should put more pressure on Japan and Korea to increase their military capabilities. It would help a great deal if our allies were stronger
China’s drive to develope a “Blue Water Fleet” in concerning to most who keep up with such things. The average man on the street however does not even know what a blue water fleet is and could care less about the Chinese having such capabilities. And then there are those who live in never-never-land and see no enemys out there but our own military. The dangers usually have to jump up and bite us in the ass before most Americans take notice.
I agree. The left won’t see this for the threat that it is. They’ll also cut our defenses, then blame the military when things go wrong.
I don’t trust China one teensy little bit– especially after this.
I do. But that is only concerning take-out orders…
Their strategies are working. They build up their industries, protect them, and undercut ours. They use that money to modernize and expand their military. They bought off the Clintons in the 90′s to get their missile technology to the point that their ICBMs can reach us. Then, they buy up tons of our debt. That way, they hold tremendous leverage over us. That, and I fear that we’re funding it ourselves…one Wal-Mart purchase at a time.