And the PRC's workmanship in their naval shipyards is still questionable. The Pakistanis and Thais bought surface combatants from the ChiComs, and both had to send their ships to Western yards for overhaul as a result. Some problems: watertight doors that wouldn't close, pipes improperly fitted, fire-fighting gear not working, and so on. The Thais vowed never to buy from the PRC ever again, no matter how cheap the price was as a result.
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Treat everyone you meet with kindness and respect, but always have a plan to kill them.
Old USMC Adage
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