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Skippy-san broke the news first here and PACOM himself (ADM Keating) expresses his concern and perplexity here 1. He notes, somewhat ironically, that it would be hard to "put a positive spin" on this latest incident (coming on the heels of China’s equally curious refusal to allow two mine-hunters safe harbor while they were seeking shelter from storms). Our take is that this is most likely the latest in a (very) clumsy attempt by the Chinese military to send a signal to the US despite a recent visit by SecDef Gates and recent mil-to-mil contacts. It very much seems to be along the same lines as the infamous ASAT test earlier this year, which itself was roundly, and justifiably criticized . And just as that test garnered unintended consequences for China, it is likely, barring a substantive explanation from the head of the government, that there will be similar fallout.
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