I am not as opmistic as you're. I am very concerning of the real ability of China Navy. I do know that the Japanese Navy and airforce are one of the strongest in the world. If a war takes place in an open between China and Japan, I am afraid the Jiawu sceniorio may repeat! That is why I always warn those Chinese and Chinese leaders that we should hold a while, build up our own muscles, and improve the relationship with USA before we go to the next war! I really do not think that China is ready yet enen though China is now very strong in terms of economy, the largest economy in the world based on prodction. However, China is very weak in terms of armary, in particularly in Navy and Airforce. China does not have ability to produce high quality of air engines, key electronics, and durable materials used in building high level weapons. However, the development tendency is great. In another decade, I believe that China will catch up in all fields. Only in that time, let us talk about a war!!!