China And Russia?

China recently announced an 18% increase in the military spending for next year. This follows 10 years of 10% increases annually. The number of missiles pointed at Taiwan long ago passed the number needed for defensive purposes. Through their extensive spy network in the US they have stole more sensitive defense related technology then the Soviet Union during the cold war. They are also buying from Russia, and developing weapons systems designed for the sole purpose of defeating US anti-missile, ship defenses, and sinking aircraft carriers. They have also tested some anti-satellite weapons systems, including laser based weapons, a must have capability if you are considering confronting the US.

The Russian and Chinese have signed mutual defense pacts and are members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Russia recently pulled out of the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty (CFE). Russia can now move army divisions and, or strategic rocket forces to the borders of NATO members. Media inside both Russia and China, are increasingly characterizing the US as an enemy. Since the US directly threatens neither country one must wonder why?