China threats and the B-52 Response.......

Over the weekend China Unilaterally announced they are now in control of airspace (and waters) around disputed islands controlled by Japan. China announced anyone attempting to fly through this area needs to get their permission first.

This is like going to your neighbors house…… standing on their lawn………. and announcing it is now yours. Then stating if your neighbor wants to walk on the grass they need to get your permission.

The United States (who is sworn to defend Japan) responded by flying two B-52 bombers through the disputed airspace without permission. China did nothing about that. Japan also continues to fly commercial airlines through the airspace.

So everyone is calling China’s bluff….. and now we will see what they do about it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/28/world/asia/china-explains-handling-of-b-52-flight-as-tensions-escalate.html?_r=0