Russia and China send ships to chase US carrier in waters off Korean peninsula as tensions mount

[Miles Archer]

Russia and China send ships to chase US carrier in waters off Korean peninsula as tensions mount



http://www.rawstory.com/2017/04/russia-and-china-send-ships-after-us-carrier-in-waters-off-korean-peninsula/

Ruussia and China have both dispatched intelligence-gathering vessels to follow the U.S.S. Carl Vinson in waters off of the Korean Peninsula, according to officials in the Japanese government.

TheHill.com reported Sunday night on an Associated Press bulletin that cited a story in the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shinbun saying that both Russian and Chinese navy officials are tracking the movements of U.S. ships in the region.

“It appears that both countries aim to probe the movements of the United States, which is showing a stance of not excluding military action against North Korea,” said the AP.

Japanese Self-Defense Forces are reportedly increasing their maneuvers in the waters and airspace around the area in order to beef up their surveillance and warning capabilities.

[malaise]

1. Good

The US doesn't own our planet

[Warren DeMontague]

2. Man, It's gonna get crowded, over there.

Maybe we can get the Indians and Pakistanis involved, too, while we're at it? They have Navies, right?

[Heartstrings]

3. This is going to get frightfully interesting...

Have always had this premonition my family and I were going to be "innocent bystanders" for our demises....
Have lasted 65 years, not feeling all that confident for my children reaching that age these days...
Let it be quick is all I ask....

[Lurks Often]

4. Russia has routinely shadowed US warships with the "intelligence gathering" ships since Vietnam

and it isn't at all surprising that the Chinese would as well.

[dchill]

6. Ding, ding!

[Cosmocat]

8. That is cute and all

but, disingenuous as to the dynamics of this situation. Like this particular system is just the normal.

Russia is one thing, but the problem here is that NK can't be dealt with until China either checks off on it or is forced to own them.

These assholes are openly talking about the use of force against NK without squaring with China first.

Additionally, they are OPENLY talking. So, to whatever extent this is what happens routinely, it make us look like blathering dolts by drawing attention to it.

[Vinca]

5. Dear Leader vs. Dear Leader. It doesn't get any more frightening than this.

[NurseJackie]

7. Good! Excellent!

[MineralMan]

9. That's pretty much SOP.

Now, if they had sent major armed vessels, that would be news. But our fleets are often accompanied by intelligence-gathering vessels, especially if we are operating near those nations' waters.