Poor bastards, They never knew what hit them nor will they release the real numbers of the dead and so many are claimed as "missing" (presumably dead after a storm like that) and thats not counting what will come from the deseased conditions that will follow.
To me gentlemen, A world class Navy is much more then guns,missles,torpedoes and the like. It takes HEART and and shiploads of it. It is being there where you are needed on the globe. Not perhaps for your own country but for those who are in need no matter their race,origin or religion or even if its affordable.
China will no doubt not allow the USN to help search for survivors. At times like this the preservation/safety of the citizens of your country should well override a countries pride/fear factor.
Its only hopefull the U.N. suceeds in its quest to make them accept the aid for their people.