Thursday, November 24, 2011

China To Conduct Naval Exercises In The Pacific


China Says To Go Ahead With Pacific Naval Drills -- Reuters

China said Wednesday it will go ahead with naval exercises in the western Pacific this month, an announcement that came a week after Washington reinforced its Asia-Pacific footprint with plans to operate 2,500 U.S. Marines out of northern Australia.

Beijing emphasized its right to go carry out the regular annual drills despite regional fears about its growing military strength, particularly that of its navy.

After a diplomatic push through the region by U.S. President Barack Obama, tensions between the United States and China spilled over into meetings of Asia-Pacific leaders in Indonesia, particularly over how to handle competing regional claims to the South China Sea.

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Update: China to conduct Pacific naval exercises -- AFP

My Comment: They are making their presence felt in the region, and giving notice to the U.S. Navy that there is a new player in town.

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