Rumsfeld said that China’s military modernization is “perfectly appropriate,” yet improving its strategic strike capabilities—in particular long-range missiles—“gives us questions.” Apparently eager to assuage any concerns, the Chinese took Rumsfeld to the headquarters of its Strategic Rocket Forces. It was the first time, said Chinese officials, that foreign visitors had been allowed in the compound.
The top Air Force commander on on the Japanese island of Okinawa has clamped down alcohol and issued a curfew for junior enlisted Airmen and Guardians at Kadena Air Base for the next month. The order came roughly two weeks after a U.S. Marine was arrested for allegedly robbing and…