Friday, November 18, 2011

U.S. - Chinese Tensions Rise During Asian Summit


U.S.-China Tension Spills Over Into Asia Summit -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Tension between the United States and China spilled over into meetings of Asia-Pacific leaders on Friday as the two countries jostled over how to handle competing claims to the South China Sea.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said "outside forces" had no excuse to get involved in the complex maritime dispute, a veiled warning to the United States and other countries to keep out of the sensitive issue.


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More News On U.S. - Chinese Tensions At The Asian Summit

US military pact raises tensions at summit
-- Sydney Morning Herald
Obama stirs up China's sea of troubles -- BBC
US, China set to clash over maritime dispute -- Inquirer/AFP
China warns Barack Obama over South China Sea 'interference' -- The Telegraph
China sends combative message to US -- NDTV
China's Wen warns "outside forces" off sea dispute -- Reuters
China issues economic warning over US ties in Asia-Pacific -- The Australian
Obama’s Trip Sends Message to Asian Leaders -- New York Times
Secretary Clinton Acknowledges that China Questions US Motives in the Pacific -- ABC News
China bristles at US troop build up in Australia -- Global Post
China gives cool response to US military activity in Australia -- Christian Science Monitor
China plays down risks of rift over U.S. push -- Reuters

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