When The Chinese crashed our spy bird under the Shrub, I was privileged to a conversation where the PLA general told our counter part and Admiral that the thing they feared most was that Japan would be released from her treaty obligations for a littoral navy and be allowed to roam the seas at will. Within six monthe Bush did just that.
It I always believed the technology was being transferred to the Chinese.
When The Chinese crashed our spy bird under the Shrub, I was privileged to a conversation where the PLA general told our counter part and Admiral that the thing they feared most was that Japan would be released from her treaty obligations for a littoral navy and be allowed to roam the seas at will. Within six monthe Bush did just that.
It I always believed the technology was being transferred to the Chinese.
I hear there is a treaty work around currently in effect. Japans helicopter carriers have allowed the US to operate F35B from them.
https://news.usni.org/2021/09/01/u-s-marine-f-35bs-to-operate-off-largest-japanese-warship-later-this-year
That's a big stick, and a clear middle finger to Chyna.
Interesting move.