Which way the wind blows
From the
South China Morning Post:
Taiwan develops �smart� munitions against China
Taiwan�s air force will be armed with �smart� munitions before the year�s end that could be used against any Chinese invasion by striking airfields and harbours on the mainland, media reported Saturday.
The new weaponry, developed under a project codenamed �Wan Chien� (Ten Thousands Swords), is scheduled to be carried by dozens of Taiwan�s fighter jets.
The island nation began developing its own smart weapons after the United States - Taiwan�s main arms supplier - refused to sell them guided bombs.
A bit more:
Ties between Taiwan and its giant neighbour have improved significantly since the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang government took power in Taipei in 2008. Ma was re-elected in January last year.
But China still considers the island part of its territory awaiting reunification, by force if necessary, prompting Taipei to seek more advanced defence weaponry mainly from the United States.
Taiwanese experts estimate the People�s Liberation Army currently has more than 1,600 missiles aimed at the island.
And this is how we treat our allies? Is our financial debt to China so great that we will stand aside when they invade? Oh certainly, a strongly worded memo or two but nothing more.
Posted by DaveH at September 22, 2013 11:55 AM