Reuters: U.S., China clash over disputed South China Sea
The United States and China clashed over a territorial dispute in the South China Sea on Saturday, as China's foreign minister asserted its sovereignty to reclaim reefs saying its determination to protect its interests is "as hard as a rock".
After a private meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi showed no sign of backing down despite Kerry urging China to take action to reduce tension in the South China Sea.
"With regard to construction on the Nansha islands and reefs, this is fully within the scope of China's sovereignty," Wang told reporters, using the Chinese name for the Spratly islands.
WNU Editor: China basically told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to "stuff it" .... diplomatically speaking.
More News On Differences Remaining Between The U.S. And China On The Territorial Dispute In The South China Sea
US, China Remain Divided Over South China Sea Disputes -- VOA
US, China at odds over South China Sea dispute -- Deutsche Welle
U.S., China still at odds over South China sea dispute -- AP
Kerry: US concerned by China's actions in South China Sea -- BBC
U.S. Concerned With Pace, Scope of China Reclamation in Sea -- Bloomberg
China Holds Ground Over South China Sea as U.S. Seeks Calmer Waters -- WSJ
China rejects US calls for South China Sea retreat -- The Telegraph
Beijing rebukes US over South China Sea islands row -- AFP
2 comments:
China is the world's second most powerful country. China has the backing of Russia the world's most powerful country. As such, if this were a poker game, China has the equivalent of a "royal flush" in this situation. The US has NOTHING.
Not sure whose "territory" these islands are. If the Japanese, South Koreans, or others want these, the US should make it clear that this is NOT something we are going to be involved in this. America has FAR TO MANY problems at home to be capable of or willing to divert precious resources to this problem that is not ours.
America's interest in this appears to be two fold. 1.)Ensuring that "made in China" continues to be able to make it to our shores until we can build our own manufacturing base which I've discussed here and elsewhere. If we started tomorrow, this would take at least 10 years to properly develop. Until we can get this done "made in China" needs to be able to get here. As such, at least somewhat tolerable relations with China are a must. 2.)Ensuring the shipping lanes remain open to get "made in China" here. As such, it is likely not a good idea to have the likes of Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, The Phillipines, and perhaps others doing things to muck this up!!
Again, ADJUST TO THE GEO-POLITICAL REALITIES and act accordingly. It ain't hard folks. People have been doing it with much success for centuries. Of course when ideology blinds folks it seems the obvious can become hard to recognize.
Why is this issue coming up?
Oh because the White house temporarily needed to distract people form something else.
Then they will distract us form this or try to.
Kerry and Obama have no real plans to try to resolve this except maybe grabbing cheeks.
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