Once again we see what a great and reliable ally China is. You can read the story for yourself over at The Washington Times. The short version is that the government of China is refusing to cooperate with the United States Senate in its investigation into Chinese companies that sale fake parts that have ended up in high-tech United States weapons systems.

Just to be clear, a “fake part” can translate into a vital piece of equipment not just failing to do its job, but also putting the well being of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines at risk when they need their gear to work its best – in combat.

Just one more reason to wake up to the fact that China is not our friend.

Source : The Washington Times Story

As if we needed any more examples of what happens when the government controls the media and all means of communication. China, famous for their willingness to lie, censor and misinform has demonstrated that despite their decades of practice at lying, they still have some things to learn. Perhaps it is just laziness. After all, it must be trying to be the poor communist editor at China Central Television tasked with putting together another false story. Now this one appears to be a fluff piece designed to demonstrate the Chinese militarys mighty hand at swatting the Jackals out of the air (Jackals is how they refer to Americans in that wonderful tune, “My Motherland” played at the White House a few days back.) Continue reading for all the details.

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