PLAN SCS Bases/Islands/Vessels (Not a Strategy Page)
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Dizasta1
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It's interesting to see how China is achieving this remarkable land reclamation project to establish its presence in the region and to protect its interests.
Considering that America has a "base of operations" (Diego Garcia) which it has been using for over a decade, if not, decades. I have a question for Jeff and other members who are experienced enough. To shed some light on why the Americans not do something similar to what China is achieving.
Is it because they have no formal requirement for such bases. As they have presence in Emirates and Australia?
Or is because Diego Garcia is unchallenged in that part of the indian Ocean?
Or because it is not really a US Territory and would require Britain's consent in order to do so?
One has to admit though, Diego Garcia is quite well placed, smack in the middle of the indian Ocean. From strategic point of view, it's an ideal location for a Navy/Air Force Base. Of course for a country which has a global reach by air and a Blue Water Navy!
Apologies for going off-topic, but I am curious to know what Jeff or other experienced members have to say on this subject.
Considering that America has a "base of operations" (Diego Garcia) which it has been using for over a decade, if not, decades. I have a question for Jeff and other members who are experienced enough. To shed some light on why the Americans not do something similar to what China is achieving.
Is it because they have no formal requirement for such bases. As they have presence in Emirates and Australia?
Or is because Diego Garcia is unchallenged in that part of the indian Ocean?
Or because it is not really a US Territory and would require Britain's consent in order to do so?
One has to admit though, Diego Garcia is quite well placed, smack in the middle of the indian Ocean. From strategic point of view, it's an ideal location for a Navy/Air Force Base. Of course for a country which has a global reach by air and a Blue Water Navy!
Apologies for going off-topic, but I am curious to know what Jeff or other experienced members have to say on this subject.
Geographer
Junior Member
We are eagerly awaiting photo updates of the bases under construction!
Maritime observation network
China will set up an offshore observation network including satellite and radar stations to strengthen the country’s maritime power, protect maritime assets and realize the resource potential in its marine areas.
This network will cover coastal waters and high seas. Undersea observation and tsunami warning stations will also be built.
China's State Oceanic Administration called this network “fundamental” to protecting China’s maritime interests. It is to be completed by 2020. No cost was mentioned.
China will set up an offshore observation network including satellite and radar stations to strengthen the country’s maritime power, protect maritime assets and realize the resource potential in its marine areas.
This network will cover coastal waters and high seas. Undersea observation and tsunami warning stations will also be built.
China's State Oceanic Administration called this network “fundamental” to protecting China’s maritime interests. It is to be completed by 2020. No cost was mentioned.
kwaigonegin
Colonel
I think you've answered most of your own questions.
As to the reclamation, there were some dredging going on in the past though not as much is needed in DG as they are in the case of the SCS atolls since DG is naturally much bigger anyway. They have a pretty decent size airbase there and many flights in and out are actually top secret.
DG belongs to the UK but the US managed to convince them to let us build a naval facility and airfield there.
+1. Me too!
Thanks to A.Man for the Yongshu pic.
Does anyone have updated pics of Chigua (Johnson South), Huayang (Cuateron), Dongmen (Hughes), Anda (Eldad), Nanxun (Gaven) or Subi?
Wonder how the "casino" construction at Chigua is progressing.
January 7 image of Yongshu
Good progress.
There are 6 or 7 dredgers working in the harbor, perhaps to make it deeper to cater for subs.
The area at the bottom next to the garrison is enlarged substantially. Also, there looks to be a small harbor next to it.
I think there is a water reservoir in the middle which would be needed to cater for the population on the island.
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