Ahhh, China

    The U.S. Pentagon released a report on China's military efforts beyond its borders.   Immediately, the report was criticized by China, citing its contents as over wrought and inaccurate.   The report indicated that the People's Liberation Army would likely expand in areas outside of mainland China.  The port of Djibouti in east Africa was named as the site of some expansion.    The military post in Djibouti is the first of its kind outside of the mainland.   The report also indicated that naval militias are being dispatched to the South China Sea where Chinese operations have developed bases for air operations and naval operations to intimidate regional players in the Philippine Is, Vietnam, Taiwan,, and Australia.  This comes at a time when the US is re-evaluating its position in the Paris Accords regarding Climate change.
     Hmmm.  How many fishermen can be employed in the South China Sea?  We'll find out soon enough.  The U.S. Navy sent a destroyer through the area last week.