Looking at the map, I would say while the bad news is that this base is right in the middle of things, that's also the good news: it's ringed by competitor bases, so not a great parking spot in the middle of a hot war.
Very true! So far, however, China not having a great deal of luck with the Greater Chinese Co-Prosperity Sphere. They will have to "flip" one of the stronger countries, like Thailand or Singapore, if they want to get beyond the First Island Chain.
Only surprise is that anyone is still surprised! Secret...humm the BRI strategy has been formerly and publicly published for nearly a decade. Just ticking off items on their infrastructure and networking “to do” list while the rest of the world is busy with other things....
Looking at the map, I would say while the bad news is that this base is right in the middle of things, that's also the good news: it's ringed by competitor bases, so not a great parking spot in the middle of a hot war.
You mean US bases? In a time of war, those SEA nations will/may be forced to choose between US and China, and maybe you won't like the answers...
Very true! So far, however, China not having a great deal of luck with the Greater Chinese Co-Prosperity Sphere. They will have to "flip" one of the stronger countries, like Thailand or Singapore, if they want to get beyond the First Island Chain.
Only surprise is that anyone is still surprised! Secret...humm the BRI strategy has been formerly and publicly published for nearly a decade. Just ticking off items on their infrastructure and networking “to do” list while the rest of the world is busy with other things....