Wednesday, April 17, 2013

China Blames The U.S. For Asian Tensions

China Says US Adding to Regional Tensions -- Voice of America

BEIJING — China has released a report on its military strength that says U.S. efforts to rebalance its presence to Asia are adding to tensions in the region. The defense white paper says China faces multiple, complicated security threats and challenges but repeated the country’s pledge to never engage in military expansion.

In Beijing’s latest white paper on defense, the "Diversified Employment of China’s Armed Forces," China notes that "some country" has strengthened its Asia-Pacific military alliances and expanded its presence in the region, which it frequently says makes the situation tenser.

The thinly veiled comment was a reference to ongoing U.S. efforts to rebalance its military and diplomatic presence in the region as it reduces its presence in Afghanistan.

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More News On China Warning the U.S. And Other Countries On Expanding Their Military In Asia

China points finger at U.S. over Asia-Pacific tensions -- Reuters
China military says US destabilizing Asia-Pacific by boosting armed forces’ presence in region -- Washington Post/AP
China makes thinly veiled attack on US activity in Asia Pacific -- The Guardian
China Suggests U.S. Is Stirring Tensions in Asia-Pacific Region -- New York Times
China denounces US Pacific military buildup -- Global Post/AFP
China Warns Against Countries Expanding Military in Asia -- Bloomberg
China accuses US of destabilising region -- Al Jazeera
China says US destabilising Asian region -- The Australian
China urges against strengthening Asia-Pacific military alliances -- Xinhuanet

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