B52 Flights Over East China Sea

[roberth]

From the Wall Street Journal


http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303281504579221993719005178


Why would one godforsaken commie want to challenge another in this way?

[merl]

Possibly because we have treaties with some of the countries involved in that dispute?

[wyome]

It's all about oil/gas....

[merl]

With some fish thrown in for fun.

[Gman]

A non-paywalled article; http://behindthewall.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/26/21627923-us-bombers-fly-over-disputed-island-chain-without-informing-china?lite&ocid=msnhp&pos=1

[hatidua]

...careful now, China might drive its antique Ukrainian "aircraft carrier" over there! [ROFL2]

[mtnrider]

These islands look like they are of vital importance to the national security of both our countries...

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/jpeepers/131126-diaoyu-jsw-134pphotoblog600_zps5903bd03.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/jpeepers/media/131126-diaoyu-jsw-134pphotoblog600_zps5903bd03.jpg.html)

Looks like nice scuba diving so maybe it's worth starting a war over?

[merl]

Islands are not worth a damn thing cept if you are a seagull.

Countries are after the 200mile ring of water around any dry land.

[roberth]

It's all about oil/gas....

What is underneath the East China Sea?

http://www.eia.gov/countries/regions-topics.cfm?fips=ECS


Although the East China Sea may have abundant oil and natural gas resources, unresolved territorial disputes continue to hinder exploration and development in the area.

[spqrzilla]

Does this island look worth 27,000 KIA and WIA?

http://15thengineer.50megs.com/IWO-Iwo_Jima_Sulpher_Island.jpg