PK781
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That's because Chinese carriers have not been proven to be able to handle long distance deployments. So far to the east coast of Philippines is the furthest they have been able to handle. They always stick close to shore and don't venture out into the open ocean with the big waves.
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Right at the point of the arrow is their current record distance before they turned around and ran back.
its about being smart and NOT having the entire world as your enemy. The Chinese don't go around the world creating and making wars on anyone. So they enjoy short deployments.
With the desperation of american sailors on those ships and having to port at thailand of all places, its a sorry and sad "break/vacation". I feel sorry for those guys who will soon have to be back onboard the ship again, I have a feeling some may even quit the navy altogether when they get chance.
Can't win wars when even your own turn against you.......








