Assange, although the disclosure ofsecrets would make him an offender under U.S. laws if so charged, sought asylum over alleged sex crimes committed in Sweden.
Chinese umbrage over our air patrols has to be taken with a grain of salt, considering Beijing's tireless efforts to get its hands on sophisticated American technology and on our nuclear secrets, not to mention its funneling of illegal campaign contributions in an attempt to influence U.S. elections.