Do the Chinese have the capabilities to close shipping lanes in the South China Sea? Apparently so, according to a top U.S. Naval Commander.
In remarks to the Washington Times, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, the Chief of Naval Operations said that China might try to, "limit access in the region.” After all, the Chinese claim just about every island within their reach, including the Spratly Islands which are also claimed by Vietnam and Japan.
But is the U.S. ready to defend those waters? Absolutely, said Admiral Greenert. " “About half of those are forward deployed naval forces in and around Japan” he said. “That’s the most advanced air wing we have, the most advanced cruisers and destroyers, ordnance, anti-submarine warfare. And we screen our sailors and our commanders very carefully. We put our best in the Western Pacific.”
But that may not be enough. Read More.
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