Is China Preparing for War?

[CG6468]

Chinese general warns troops to gird for war

The Washington Free Beacon

by: Bill Gertz

China’s most powerful military leader, in an usual public statement, last week ordered military forces to prepare for combat, as Chinese warships deployed to waters near disputed islands and anti-Japan protests throughout the country turned violent.
 
Protests against the Japanese government’s purchase of three privately held islands in the Senkakus chain led to mass street protests, the burning of Japanese flags, and attacks on Japanese businesses and cars in several cities. ...

Saber Rattling, or Worse?

[thundley4]

The best time to rattle your saber is when your biggest rival is quaking in their shoes.  They know the US has been without a leader for over 3 years and may be that way for another 4 1/2 years if Obama is reelected.

[formerlurker]

Nah, just a pissing match that's all.  AP article

[Mr Mannn]

I think China knows Lord O will lose. If they want to be a$$holes, its now or never. So they may act between niow and Jan 20th before a man steps into the white house.