This is apparently a big thing

Just check this:

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/n/2014/0627/c90883-8747710.html

China's co-participation in such a huge naval exercise under U.S. leadership is an eyeopener.

One thing is for sure, the Chinese will have to know their place in the order of things.

Another is that she will have much to learn and she will learn well.