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Type: Article / policy analysis / opinion piece
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Summary

This document appears to be page 22 of a geopolitical analysis or article written by maritime policy analyst Mark Valencia. It discusses tensions in the South China Sea, specifically focusing on the disconnect between China's civilian leadership and the PLA Navy, evidenced by a stealth fighter test conducted during U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates' visit. The text warns of worsening situations involving Vietnam, drilling rights, and protests in Hanoi and Manila. The document bears a House Oversight stamp, suggesting it was part of a production of documents, likely related to an investigation involving communications or briefing materials.

People (2)

Name Role Context
Robert Gates U.S. Secretary of Defense
Mentioned regarding his historic visit to China in January when a stealth fighter was tested.
Mark Valencia Author / Maritime Policy Analyst
Identified as the author of the text and a former senior fellow with the East-West Center.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
U.S. Navy
Mentioned as finding the situation 'anathema'.
PLA Navy
People's Liberation Army Navy (China); described as potentially emerging as a trendsetter and spokesperson.
East-West Center
Organization associated with the author, Mark Valencia.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by the document stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.

Timeline (4 events)

Concurrent with Gates visit
Chinese military tested a stealth fighter
China
PLA Navy Chinese Military
January (Year implied 2011)
Robert Gates' historic visit to China
China
Unknown
Offshore live-fire drill
Offshore Vietnam
Unknown
Anti-China protests
Hanoi and Manila
Protesters

Locations (5)

Location Context
Mentioned in geopolitical context.
Central subject of the policy analysis.
Mentioned as conducting offshore live-fire drills.
Location of anti-China protests.
Location of anti-China protests.

Relationships (1)

Mark Valencia Professional East-West Center
Mark Valencia, a former senior fellow with the East-West Center

Key Quotes (2)

"One possibility is confusion and lack of coordination between high policy officials in foreign affairs and the military, particularly the PLA Navy."
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"At this point all one can say is hold on to your hat."
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