Chinese fighter jets, bombers simulate attack on US aircraft carrier near Taiwan

Before any big game the team has practice sessions. Usually multiple practice sessions.

China's current military build out, including training and incorporating it's new technology items into the forces, is aiming for a 2025 completion date, though waiting 2027 would give them not just more top end equipment but also a lot more experience with using their new technology.

Hitler's build out of Germany was to be completed in 1942 ... but he got's antsy and couldn't wait. Will China get antsy too? After all Xi is getting older and he may not feel that he doesn't want to wait 7 more years.

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