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To: Zhang Fei

Seems like they could double the size of their navy pretty quickly, yes?


2 posted on 01/11/2016 6:45:02 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin
Seems like they could double the size of their navy pretty quickly, yes?

Most Chinese shipyards specialize in low-end work - bulk carriers. Building a navy is more specialized work. Most civilian shipping doesn't require armor-plated decks or hulls, let alone modular designs that allow room for future weapon systems.

4 posted on 01/11/2016 6:50:12 PM PST by Zhang Fei (Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world and that God will preserve it always.)
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To: BenLurkin

Jeff Head would be a good person to ask about this.


8 posted on 01/11/2016 7:59:13 PM PST by philetus (Keep doing what you always do and you'll eventually get what you deserve)
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