• As China Launches Aircraft Carrier, Taiwan Touts ‘Aircraft Carrier Killer’
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[QUOTE][IMG]http://online.wsj.com/media/crt_taiwanmissile2_G_20110810090909.jpg[/IMG]Associated PressTaiwan’s indigenous Hsiung Feng III missile is propped against the backdrop of a billboard depicting a missile-riddled aircraft carrier, closely resembling China’s carrier “Varyag,” during a media preview of the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology show in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011. [IMG]http://online.wsj.com/media/crt_varyag2_D_20110810090744.jpg[/IMG]ReutersA vessel reported to be the Ukrainian-made aircraft carrier “Varyag,” which China bought in the 1990s, is seen at a port in Dalian, Liaoning province in this April 17, 2011 file photo. [h=3][URL="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/08/10/as-china-launches-aircraft-carrier-taiwan-touts-aircraft-carrier-killer/#"]More In Military[/URL][/h][URL="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/08/01/seeking-an-answer-on-u-s-arms-sales-to-taiwan/"]Seeking an Answer on U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan[/URL] [URL="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/07/05/china-watch-cisco-in-chongqing-pigeons-in-the-pla/"]China Watch: Cisco in Chongqing, Pigeons in the PLA[/URL] [URL="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/07/05/wikileaks-okinawas-pro-china-anti-u-s-bent/"]WikiLeaks: Okinawa's Pro-China, Anti-U.S. Bent[/URL] [URL="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/06/29/american-doppelgangers-star-as-the-enemy-in-chinese-army-videogame/"]American Doppelgangers Star as the Enemy in Chinese Army Videogame[/URL] [URL="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/06/27/china-watch-sinas-big-weibo-dream-high-speed-ride/"]China Watch: Sina's Big Weibo Dream, High Speed Ride[/URL] On the day China began [URL="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903918104576499423267407488.html"]sea trials[/URL] of its first aircraft carrier, Taiwan made what can only be described as a provocative move, displaying its newest anti-ship cruise missile in front of an illustration of what appeared to be China’s new carrier being hit by missiles. Above the missile, known as the Hsiung Feng III, was a sign that labeled the weapon an “aircraft carrier killer.” The missile was being displayed as part of a preview ahead of the annual Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition. Though there were no markings to indicate the carrier in the background illustration was Chinese, the ship featured a sloped runway similar to that of the Varyag – the Ukrainian carrier whose empty hull was used in the building of the new Chinese carrier, which has yet to be named. Although the Hsiung Feng III has been discussed as a potential deterrent to China’s ships and aircraft carriers, it has never been explicitly described as an anti-carrier weapon. Nonetheless experts played down the seemingly goading presentation of the missile, arguing that China is unlikely to see the missile as much of a threat. Former Deputy Defense Minister Chong Pin Lin told China Real Time he thought the display was more geared to a Taiwanese audience as the growing military imbalance between China and Taiwan has become an growing concern in Taiwan. China’s military might has increased by leaps and bounds over the past twenty years as it has ramped up spending. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s president Ma Ying-jeou has recently come under fire for allowing defense spending to slip below 3% of GDP. “This is likely for domestic consumption, it doesn’t mean anything to Beijing,” Mr. Lin said. “In fact, Beijing might like to see this because they want to see [president] Ma get re elected….and this tells our voters that the Ma administration is not being lax on defense.” He also said that he did not foresee China utilizing its aircraft carriers to threaten Taiwan, as placing a carrier group in the Pacific or South China Sea would be too provocative. Many analysts argue otherwise, pointing out that China has grown increasingly vocal in its territorial claims in the region and said its new defensive capabilities were being developed to help it enforce its claims. In a potential conflict with Taiwan, some analysts have argued, a carrier group would help keep the U.S. from intervening and could add to China’s ability to threaten a key Taiwan airbase on the island’s east coast at Hualien, where many of its F-16s are stationed. It would be hard to deny the potential affect of a growing Chinese navy on the balance of power in the region and the resulting concern, but the hawkish display seems out of place given the historic thaw in cross-Strait ties that Mr. Ma has presided over in recent years. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said Wednesday that it had no immediate comment but would issue a statement about the display on Thursday. Regardless of whether the display was intended as a warning, it at least shows Taiwan is willing to challenge China in creating belligerent defense fair booths. Although not as technologically advanced as [URL="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2010/11/18/chinas-military-might-on-display/"]a Chinese display[/URL] at the 2010 Zhuhai Air Show that showed unmanned aerial vehicles [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiXSOn1hHiE&feature=player_embedded"]taking out a U.S. carrier[/URL], the vision of the missile suspended in front of an exploding aircraft carrier certainly makes an impact.[/QUOTE] [URL="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/08/10/as-china-launches-aircraft-carrier-taiwan-touts-aircraft-carrier-killer/"]http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/08/10/as-china-launches-aircraft-carrier-taiwan-touts-aircraft-carrier-killer/ H[/URL]A NICE TIMING TAIWAN.
Nice job, TW. [img]http://sae.tweek.us/static/images/emoticons/emot-golfclap.gif[/img]
Thank you Taiwan, Vietnam might owe you 1
Yeah well, eventually someone has to do something anyway... at least our country is backed by russian anti-ship missiles. Also, never thought that I will meet another Vietnamese on this forum.
Taiwan is now officially a troll winner.
Well played.
Great for Taiwan but what the fuck would they seriously do in a war against China haha.
Quick China, counter their missiles with more missiles, it's the only way.
[QUOTE=SeamanStains;31666739]Quick China, counter their missiles with more missiles, it's the only way.[/QUOTE] How the hell do they gonna counter while all of their missiles are fake, Just like them?
Do you really want the East in an arms race? They could very quickly become a worry for the West if they ever decided to join forces.
[QUOTE=plokoon9619;31666721]Great for Taiwan but what the fuck would they seriously do in a war against China haha.[/QUOTE] China against China, that would be weird.
Isn't Taiwan like, the real china anyway? As far as I know Taiwan's government is the one that ran the mainland before communism took over
[QUOTE=Charybdis;31667464]Isn't Taiwan like, the real china anyway? As far as I know Taiwan's government is the one that ran the mainland before communism took over[/QUOTE] Yes they only had the island Taiwan left to use.
That's nothing. The Chinese already have advanced torpedoes that can hit a US aircraft carrier from over 100 miles.
Lol you sure showed those dirty communists you did Taiwan. The west can sleep safely once again now that they have been showed.
[QUOTE=plokoon9619;31666721]Great for Taiwan but what the fuck would they seriously do in a war against China haha.[/QUOTE] US will intervene.
It's always been a back-and-forth between China and Taiwan. If you don't understand asian politics, it's best summed up as a rivalry between political dominance, and Taiwan just gave China the biggest flipoff in years.
[QUOTE=Ignhelper;31668805]US will intervene.[/QUOTE] That is a REALLY bad idea. China is right next to you so this will be practically the first war ever since your revolution in which you will face threats on your home soil, cities will crumble and massive damage to the infrastructure will be inflicted. And that is only the case if both of you magically decide NOT to use nukes.
Please, I've owned several products from Taiwan, that warhead's going to snap off before they even get it in the launch tube.
[QUOTE=SeamanStains;31666739]Quick China, counter their missiles with more missiles, it's the only way.[/QUOTE] Next week: China touts new "Aircraft Carrier Killer Missile" Killer Missile.
[QUOTE=FZE;31669997]Please, I've owned several products from Taiwan, that warhead's going to snap off before they even get it in the launch tube.[/QUOTE] I don't know, they generally have better quality products than mainland China.
I still lol when I see that the Chinese need a ramp to get their birds in the air.
[QUOTE=aznz888;31669063]It's always been a back-and-forth between China and Taiwan. If you don't understand asian politics, it's best summed up as a rivalry between political dominance, and Taiwan just gave China the biggest flipoff in years.[/QUOTE] yeah, as of now it's more than a giant dick waving contest than anything else
[QUOTE=Falchion;31669310]That is a REALLY bad idea. China is right next to you so this will be practically the first war ever since your revolution in which you will face threats on your home soil, cities will crumble and massive damage to the infrastructure will be inflicted. And that is only the case if both of you magically decide NOT to use nukes.[/QUOTE] Well the US's alliance is actually the only thing preventing China from attacking Taiwan
[QUOTE=Falchion;31669310]That is a REALLY bad idea. China is right next to you so this will be practically the first war ever since your revolution in which you will face threats on your home soil, cities will crumble and massive damage to the infrastructure will be inflicted. And that is only the case if both of you magically decide NOT to use nukes.[/QUOTE] Them and what boats? They don't have the navy necessary to GET HERE, much less inflict damage. Even assuming they magically pulled an amphibious assault force out of their ass, they would face the US Navy, who would slaughter them so hard it isn't even funny.
China then announce the Aircraft carrier killer killer times infinity +1
This is gonna be good. David vs Goliath, but it turns out, when the US is on their side, that it's more like...Godzilla x3 vs Goliath
[QUOTE=Falchion;31668095]Lol you sure showed those dirty communists you did Taiwan. The west can sleep safely once again now that they have been showed.[/QUOTE] Nobody is saying this. You're making strawman arguments like this in every thread that has to do with China.
[QUOTE=Falchion;31669310]That is a REALLY bad idea. China is right next to you so this will be practically the first war ever since your revolution in which you will face threats on your home soil, cities will crumble and massive damage to the infrastructure will be inflicted. And that is only the case if both of you magically decide NOT to use nukes.[/QUOTE] With what navy? China has 1 newly built aircraft carrier. US has 11.
Neither China nor the US could in against each other. There's no way we could occupy a country the size of China, and China wouldn't even be able to make it to the US in the first place.
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