U.S.-China Joint Military Exercises: Cooperation or Competition?
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For the first time, the Chinese and US militaries jointly participated in the "Operation Fermosa," the first time in more than a decade.
But for ordinary people, is this a good thing or a bad thing? Some say that this shows the improvement of Sino-US relations; Some people are also worried that this will give the PLA the opportunity to access sensitive information of the US military.
# Background on Operation Fermosa
Operation Fermose, which began in 1988, is one of the largest military exercises in Latin America, with many countries participating over the years.
These include Argentina, France, Italy and Mexico. Last year, the United States sent troops from the U.S. Southern Command,
China, on the other hand, participated as an observer. This year, for the first time, China and the United States sent military personnel to participate in the exercise at the same time, and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent the Jiaolong special forces.
The "Jiaolong" special forces, one of the elite units of the PLA, are known for their efficient tactics and outstanding performance.
Competing with the U.S. military on the same stage this time is also a big challenge for them.
The US military has always been known for its advanced technology and powerful military strength, and the cooperation between the two militaries is not only a tactical run-in, but also a collision of ideas and cultures.
#美国的担忧
It is not unreasonable for the US military to be worried about this Sino-US joint military exercise. The PLA may have access to sensitive information about the U.S. military.
This is a security risk that is difficult for any country to ignore. After all, the technology, tactics, and command structures involved in military exercises are highly classified.
How to ensure that there is no bilateral personnel interaction between the two militaries with some sensitive technology during the exercise is also a big problem.
In the course of the exercise, it is inevitable that there will be technical exchanges and tactical cooperation between each other, will such interaction lead to technical leakage? This is something that the United States Department of Defense must consider.
U.S. soldiers may have been infiltrated. While this concern may sound like a movie plot, in reality, there is a real risk.
Do U.S. soldiers inadvertently reveal some important information in their contacts with the PLA? These are all issues that the US side needs to face seriously.
#媒体报道与舆论反应
Media reports on this joint military exercise also varied. Some believe that this is an important attempt by the Chinese and US militaries to cooperate, and that it is of positive significance to future international military cooperation.
The New York Times, for example, pointed out that the joint military exercise could open the door to future U.S.-China military cooperation, albeit at a high threshold.
There are also many media outlets that are skeptical. The Washington Post said that the United States Department of Defense is full of concerns about this joint military exercise, especially about the possibility that the PLA may have access to sensitive information about the US military.
The newspaper also mentioned that United States Defense Secretary Austin faced questions from lawmakers in Congress, who questioned the necessity and safety of the joint military exercise.
#社会与经济视角的分析
From a social point of view, this joint military exercise has undoubtedly attracted widespread attention. Many ordinary people are confused and even a little worried about such a joint military exercise. After all, military exercises are not games, they involve national security and international relations.
From an economic point of view, military exercises are not only cooperation at the military level, but also a game of economic interests.
With both China and the United States playing a pivotal role in the global economy, will such joint military exercises have an impact on the economic relationship between the two countries?
Some experts believe that the military exercise may promote cooperation between the two countries in other areas, especially in the economic and trade fields.
After all, the display of military strength is also part of the overall strength of the country, and economic cooperation is an important part of the relationship between countries.
#对未来的影响
Will there be more such joint military exercises between the Chinese and US militaries in the future? Will there be new changes in the military relations between the two countries after this exercise? None of these questions have clear answers.
But what is certain is that the impact of this joint exercise on the future is far-reaching.
Judging by similar incidents in the past five years, there has not been much interaction between China and the United States in the military field. For example, China was excluded from the 2018 Rim of the Pacific military exercise, and this joint military exercise is undoubtedly a new attempt.
Whether such attempts will become the norm will take time to verify.
#个人点评
From the perspective of ordinary readers, this joint military exercise between China and the United States is indeed full of uncertainty. On the one hand, this is an important attempt at cooperation between the Chinese and US militaries, which shows the improvement of relations between the two countries. On the other hand, the concerns of the US side are not unfounded.
It is hoped that China-US relations will continue to improve in the future through such cooperation, but we must also be vigilant against possible risks.
Closing point
Is the Sino-US joint military exercise cooperation or competition? This is a question worth pondering. In any case, the "Operation Fermosa" undoubtedly opened a new door to the military relations between the two countries. How it will develop in the future will take time to test. It is hoped that China-US relations will continue to improve in the future through such cooperation, but we must also be vigilant against possible risks.