Did you know China is building a third airstrip on S. China sea Islets? Should we be concerned?

Sgt Kelli Mays — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:35:46 -0400

http://www.oann.com/china-building-third-airstrip-on-disputed-south-china-sea-islets-expert/

Apparently this airstrip will hold/house/accommodate most of China's Military Aircraft.

I wonder why they need three airstrips and I wonder what they are up to?

Should we be concerned with China and their intentions?

China appears to be working on third airstrip on disputed South China Sea islets: expert

By David Brunnstrom

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2015 6:47 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:47:34 -0400

They know that if they have a presence there, it is harder for anyone to claim that it's not theirs or it's not in use. Most of the other nations laying claim to islands in the area haven't had anyone residing on them in basically forever...

Something along the lines of possession being nine tenths of the law.

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Sep 14 at 2015 6:48 PM

CSM Carl Cunningham — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:48:05 -0400

Yes. China scares me as they just take over land around the world. This should be a large topic of the next Presidential race.

Response by SGT James Elphick made Sep 14 at 2015 7:25 PM

SGT James Elphick — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:25:57 -0400

China has very little in the way of naval power projection, so this is the next best thing. It is likely that there will be skirmishes in the area within the foreseeable future, but I doubt it will lead to all out war.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 14 at 2015 8:16 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 20:16:37 -0400

I believe those three islands are used for logistics, defending waters, and a first come first serve attitude. China's claim to most of the South China Sea is outrageous as it cuts off much of the shipping lanes between countries. Their actions should be an act of war but non of the Asian countries have the resources to fight them or stand up to them.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 14 at 2015 9:49 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 21:49:09 -0400

Possession is 9/10ths of the law. When there is no opposition, take what you can. It works in business and works when establishing an empire. Particularly if you have a weak opponent.

'
Passivity is fatal to us. Our goal is to make the enemy passive."

Mao Zedong

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Sep 14 at 2015 11:01 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:01:42 -0400

Sgt Kelli Mays I'd be more worried if I was Japan or Vietnam!