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” Washington “cruise line will cover the Korean Peninsula, Taiwan Strait, Japan Islands, the South China Sea, Malacca Strait, the waters along with almost all

International Herald Tribune freelance writer Hai Tao from Beijing “late” for nearly two months of the U.S. “Washington” nuclear aircraft carrier, September 25 and finally slowly into the new home port of Yokosuka, Japan Naval Base. But just six days after it hastily rushed to Busan, South Korea, to participate in naval parade; then, it will also south to Southeast Asia, and turn back Japan in November, presided over the US-Japan joint military exercises at sea.

non-stop itinerary, it seems that Asian countries to declare: “Washington” come of age!

cruise to Southeast Asia fighting stance

to become familiar with the battlefield environment, “Washington” aircraft carrier battle group left the Yokosuka Naval Base from the beginning, that is to maintain a high the readiness level. Database update operations, add staff and equipment integration, communications and tactical data link debugging, etc., are in full swing. Accompanied by all the way with “Cowpens” missile cruiser, “McCain” destroyer and the “Buffalo” nuclear-powered attack submarines at sea fleet.

“Washington” belongs to the U.S. Seventh Fleet area, including west of longitude 180 degrees east of the Western Pacific and Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, the U.S. Navy in the area is the most extensive fleet. The “Washington”, “carrier diplomacy” tour will cover the Korean peninsula – the Taiwan Strait – the Japanese archipelago – the South China Sea – Malacca Strait, along with almost all waters, the tactical intent is clear.

U.S. Navy officials also said that “Washington” coming to “maintain U.S. military operations in East Asia, the consistency of the guidance,” rarely appear in the Western Pacific, “Washington” will “to familiarize themselves with the Taiwan Strait regional operational environment. ” In fact, the “Washington” on October 1, starting from the Yokosuka Naval Base, 6 am to arrive in waters near Busan, South Korea, had about 1 day’s journey took five days, which itself reflects the “Washington” aircraft carrier battle group during the voyage of the “peak” level.

show of force reshaping the reputation

addition to the show of force, the restoration of the damaged reputation is “Washington” rush to expand the “aircraft carrier diplomacy” to consider.

Permanent Mission of Japan as the fourth ship of the U.S. aircraft carrier, “Washington” in Japan journey of twists and turns. May 22, paint a new “Washington” in the waters of the Pacific Ocean side of South America for routine supply, because the crew smoking fire, killing 37 people injured, destroyed more than 80 cabins, the captain so were replaced. Naval Base San Diego is preparing to repair more than two months before departure, “Washington” because of the two sailors on leave was arrested for murder arrested in California. At the same time, for fear of nuclear leakage, local government and the people of Japan to protest the “Washington” was stationed in the growing louder.

“Washington” has not yet been tarnishing our reputation in Japan, so remodeling reputation is a priority. Before leaving for Japan, “Washington” on the crew not only to accept a simple Japanese language and customs, education, the U.S. Navy has spent $ 72,000 printing 24,000 copies of a comic, “” Washington “aircraft carrier”, the people trying to lift Japan wariness.

10 7, from the United States, Britain, China, Russia, Japan and other 12 countries, 50 ships participated in the Korean navy’s 60th anniversary commemoration ceremony. “Washington” is undoubtedly the emergence of its show of force, and the opportunity to save face.

carrier Foreign challenged

However, in complex geopolitical environment, hot spots of conflict-prone region, “Washington” Although heavily armed, high profile , but still can not hide its inadequacies side. U.S. aircraft carrier in East Asia such as unhindered days are long gone.

the one hand, in recent years in Asia, especially naval forces in East Asia has been rapid development of the Russian Pacific Fleet is also rapidly emerging. On the other hand, Asian countries tend more and more obvious military and diplomatic independence. 2012, wartime operational command of U.S. forces in Korea will be transferred to South Korea, Japan is also looking for more military force in power, is trying to hold together Southeast Asian countries to seek their own interests.

the U.S. sub-prime crisis on the impact of the center of the world economy will inevitably extend to the political and military fields, the traditional U.S. “aircraft carrier diplomacy” will show a deterrent effect and to gradually lower trend.

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