Building on coral reefs is a good idea because it already has a good foundation. It is a smart engineering choice. Coral reef helping mankind out ;)
Btw, it is better colonizing coral reefs than colonizing people, am I right? @US/Britain/West
After political and military intimidation did not work, now they use a different tactic. SCS island build up is as 'polluting the environment' as a bunch of guys urinating out their swim trunks in a river. China is willing to sacrifice this for national security.
Doubt it. IF there is it will likely be a limited conflict against hostile Mickey Mouse states (Philippines or Vietnam, but my bet is the Philippines) and will be a great opportunity for PLA to test out its shiney new toys on actual enemies and gain some combat experience after some 40 years of...
Ones man trash is another man's treasure!
I applaud the USA in recycling their dying falling apart M113s by letting the Philippines army have them.
A well thought gesture!
China will definitely require an airborne command / control center to mobilize, coordinate and facilitate the branches of the PLA together under one strategic command during times of crisis.
What does Germany say about Saudi's biggest ally and supporter the United States? I mean if you want to talk about nurturing terrorism then look to the latter.