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oh yes plenty of oil and minerals that's for sure but I think holidays will be fine right now - there is not going to be war right now, for a long time or maybe never - they are just slating off at the moment but it's fun international entertainment.Re: The Spratly Islands Paradise?
and slowly it starts coming to the boil?Re: The Spratly Islands Paradise?
just in case you'd forgotten the dispute continues to bubble away. This time the Philippines have re-opened a mothballed USA base in their country facing what they call theRe: The Spratly Islands Paradise?
this must be one of the most interesting skirmishes of the 21st century - the small dogs snapping at the heels and the big players, USA, China and Russia muscling around for room. I do wish there were more documentaries about it - I've seen one or two - one of our intrepid journo got on board an abandoned ship used by Filippinos - he had to chug in late at night - the yanks keep flying over but haven't heard of much russian activities and after the mess in the Ukraine I am not surprised - are well more trawling of the net for me!Re: The Spratly Islands Paradise?
Hmmm. China is keeping busy, I see, and not just in the Spratleys.Re: The Spratly Islands Paradise?
well this could go on for years - even longer than this site may exist - the words 'china' and 'sea' seem to be causing a bother and the fact that China is bigger than the rest - I am curious about Russias appearances and not sure who they are supporting? - must do a bit more digging?Re: The Spratly Islands Paradise?
must have been reading something wrong - the Russians don't seem to be involved in this and why should they?Re: The Spratly Islands Paradise?
well the international fun continues - ariel photos show that the chinese despite all admonishments continue to build airstrips on their claimed or unclaimed islands - the number has now reached three!Re: The Spratly Islands Paradise?
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