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Originally Posted by zraver
After 1989 it was 3rd, by 99 it was 4th and sinking lower lower
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Z,
At 1989, 75% of the PLAAF was the MiG-19 or its variant.
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Originally Posted by zraver
China still lacks the naval and air assets to make use of the bases. They moved before the PLAN could make use of the bases and tipped the Indians off.
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I'm trying to point out the strategic thinking as suggested by the article. The Chinese have a safe harbour without investing in the military resources to create one. Whether it is successful or not is not my point but rather pointing out to you how different the Chinese think strategically.