[QUOTE=NEDude;2040085]Yes, because hidden in my comment was the assertion that China was immune to any conflict...

Seriously, where on earth do you get China out of my comment?! There are many places in the world that have potential for armed conflict, including China. But my comment was specifically aimed at the current issues in the Persian Gulf region that are escalating quickly and in no way were implying that China and the far east were immune from potential conflict. QUOTE

I think you are very naive if you truly think this way. Any escalation in the South China Sea where more than 25% of the world trade flows and annual trade of $5 Trillion. Over 50% of all commercial shipping passes through the Pacific Region associated with the South China Sea. A Full scale war will obviously draw in the US as it has ties to the Phillipines, Japan and Taiwan and to a lesser extent with Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia. If this powder keg blows the only flying being done in and out of the entire Asian-Pacific region will be F-22s, drones, Migs and J20s and J31s.
This doesn't even bring up the China-North Korea ties or the potential China-Taiwan conflict which are also potential dangerous threats. We all take risks and evaluate potential threats in our careers but take a look at your own bed before you give heedless advice.
Armed Clash in the South China Sea - Council on Foreign Relations