US says China's military has seen secret expansion

[cory777]

Source: BBC News

A new report from the US defence department says the growth of China's military is shrouded in secrecy.

This is dangerous, the Pentagon report says, as it gives rise to misunderstandings and raises the risks of potential conflict.

The annual study notes that China has extended its military advantage over Taiwan.

The report contains no dramatic new data but confirms US concerns about the rapid growth of China's military might.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10995111

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[dipsydoodle]

1. Whereas

the USA has partly privatized their's which makes size almost indeterminate.

[Sherman A1]

2. I doubt that we haven't been keeping up with

developments in China. This sounds very much like the "inflatable Soviet Threat" device used so effectively at budget time.

[Mimosa]

3. They've been doing it with profits from all the stuff we buy from them..

because nearly everything in stores now is made in China.

[Wilms]

4. In other news: Nuclear Inspection of Israel sought by Arab League

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