Summary: China has been making man-made islands in the South China Sea. Recently, they sent a military aircraft to one of those islands. They claimed that they were sending the aircraft to evacuate three workers that had fallen ill. The United States condemned this action because they could've sent a passenger aircraft instead of a military aircraft. The US and the Philippines have both expressed worry about all of these islands that have been created by China. They believe that China is trying to establish some sort of military power further from their shores. The US says that they will continue to send ships through the areas to be able to keep watch on what is going on those islands.
Analysis: To me, this is very alarming. China has the manufacturing capability to be able to make lots of weapons and if they continue making islands, they could spread far enough out to really affect America if we were to get into a war. They are obviously covering something up if they sent military aircraft to pick up three sick people. This could also be their test to see if any other countries would dare to go against them for these islands. This instantly reminded me of when Japan took control of all of the islands between the US and them, and then America skipped around the islands strategically to take control of all of them again. This shows that islands in between countries can be a deciding factor in a war so China could be preparing to exert their dominance.
Link: http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/18/politics/chinese-military-jet-lands-on-island/index.html
This situation is certainly interesting, especially because China has the resources and influence to go through with this plan. At this point it's too soon to be accusing China of brash actions but we should continue to monitor the situation.
ReplyDeleteShelby Linker, 8th period
making islands!??! neat-o!
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