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Divided, we fall.
I am interested in the leadership exchange aboard JS Izumo most.
U.S.,
Partner Navies Sail Together in South China Sea U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs 20190508
SOUTH CHINA SEA – A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer joined ships from
the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Philippine Navy to sail through
the South China Sea, May 2-8.
Transiting through international waters were USS William P. Lawrence (DDG
110), Indian Navy destroyer INS Kolkata (D 63) and tanker INS Shakti (A 57),
JMSDF helicopter-carrier JS Izumo (DDH 183) and destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101),
and Philippine Navy patrol ship BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS 17).
“Our team was really excited to take part in this multi-lateral event,”
said Cmdr. Andrew J. Klug, commanding officer, USS William P. Lawrence. “Professional
engagements with our allies, partners and friends in the region are
opportunities to build upon our existing, strong relationships, as well as
learn from each other.”
The ships conducted formation exercises,
communication drills, passenger transfers and held a leadership exchange
aboard JS Izumo.
“The opportunity of a multi-sail with U.S. Navy and regional partners was
a great experience. In addition to
building mutual understanding and trust, it also served as a way to enhance
peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region,” said Rear Adm. Hiroshi Egawa, commander, Escort Flotilla 1. “The ability to do various exercises among
four different navies smoothly demonstrated professionalism and high
operational skills."
Events like this provide opportunities for like-minded
navies to train together and promote maritime cooperation throughout a
free and open Indo-Pacific.
“Our bond of friendship with our regional partners is as strong as our
commitment to maintain peace and stability in the region,” said Capt. Jerry Y.
Garrido Jr., commanding officer, BRP Andres Bonifacio.
U.S. 7th Fleet provides security alongside allies and
partners throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed
fleet, 7th Fleet operates roughly 50-70 ships and submarines and 140 aircraft
with approximately 20,000 Sailors.
在貿易戰中具有完勝籌碼的美國,為什麼要在劉鶴往返二度前往協商的當下,偕同日印菲在南海舉行演習,輕起事端?
回覆刪除可見的是自由世界對中共政權的全面壓制,將步步進逼,直至中共敗亡。
從實際的層面來看,只要美國與相關各國認清了事實,堅持立場,依例通行,南海在區域問題上其實危險不大。
美國如此在經濟、軍事的雙管齊下,中共照理應該是快快的降伏,卻也有可能讓習近平、王岐山騎虎難下之餘,
狗急跳牆,乾脆讓談判破局,全力整肅的政敵?或者內鬥全面展開,正中了美國的下懷?