Times do change, but China has lost a significant amount of its international power due to its aging population and internal economic instability. They are, at best, a “marginal” super power–but it is slipping away quickly. They are being economically displaced by a variety of other countries, which are undercutting China’s ability to be the lowest-cost producer. EVs are nice, but only one category–AND the major markets require (for practical reasons) domestic production in those markets. Which undercuts employment in China in the very markets where they wish to sell exported vehicles.
Should we get accurate reports with the Chinese government on the F-35 program?
Would that satisfy you?
The non Chinese threat version of that by Google AI/Deepseek?
Yes, the public often receives inaccurate reports on the F-35 program, with media coverage frequently focusing on negative aspects like cost overruns and development delays, while neglecting the aircraft’s advanced capabilities and overall progress, potentially leading to a skewed perception of the program’s true state; this is largely due to the complex nature of the program and the tendency for sensational headlines to highlight issues rather than present a balanced view.
Key points about the inaccurate reporting on F-35:
Focus on negative aspects:
Media often highlights problems like cost overruns, software delays, and occasional crashes, creating a perception of the F-35 as a troubled program, even when improvements are being made.
Comparison with competitor nations:
Public perception can be influenced by comparisons to other countries’ fighter jets, where information might be less transparent, leading to an unfair contrast between the F-35’s reported issues and the perceived perfection of other aircraft.
Lack of technical understanding:
Complex details about the F-35’s technology and capabilities can be difficult for the general public to grasp, leading to misinterpretations of reports about its performance.
Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports:
While GAO reports often provide critical insights into the F-35 program, their findings can be misinterpreted by the public as indicative of a complete failure, without considering the context of ongoing improvements.
Now put tobacco in there instead of F-35. This isn’t just about F-35 (although lockheed martin would be proud of you) it is about the whole defense budget. They are looking for things to cut and that is what we all should be thinking about.