U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chinese Army Gen. Fang Fenghui, chief of the general staff, hold a press conference at the Pentagon, May 15, 2014. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen
Pentagon Press Conference Turns Into Heated Debate Between Top Generals From US And China -- Business Insider/Military.com
A top Chinese general Thursday strongly defended Beijing's territorial claims over disputed islands in the South and East China Seas and charged that the U.S. rebalance of forces to the Pacific was encouraging unrest in the region.
Gen. Fang Fenghui, chief of the general staff of the People's Liberation Army, said "the rebalancing strategy of the U.S. has stirred up some of the problems which make the South China Sea and the East China Sea not so calm as before."
Fang warned that China would respond to any attempts by Vietnam, Japan or other neighbors to assert their own claims over the disputed islands and reefs.
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More News On Chinese Army Gen. Fang Fenghui's Visit To the U.S.
U.S., China differences over Asia territorial disputes on sharp display -- CNN
At Pentagon, Chinese general warns US on territorial disputes -- Stars and Stripes
Chinese general gets a warm welcome in U.S. despite increased tension -- Washington Times
Don’t Blame China for Territorial Disputes, Says Top General Visiting Pentagon -- Defense One
China blames Vietnam, says will not cede inch of disputed territory -- Reuters
In US, Chinese General Defends South China Sea Oil Rig -- The Diplomat
My Comment: The Chinese are not only playing "hardball" against their neighbors in Asia .... but they are also pointing their finger at the U.S. to stay out.This is not the "friendly trip" that the Pentagon was hoping for.
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As the great post modern western sage Yogi Berra said "The good old days ain't what they used to be"!
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