China complains about large exercises
(NEWSER) - Japan and the US began some of their biggest military exercises ever today, conspicuously mobilizing more than 44,000 troops, 400 aircrafts, and a US supercarrier right under North Korea’s nose. These “keen sword” maneuvers are an annual exercise, but this year’s display is especially large, and for the first time includes South Korean observers. The subtext wasn’t lost on China, which criticized the countries for stirring the pot. More»
