An Analysis On China's Growing Military Presence In The Pacific

The Chinese warships sail through the Tsushima Strait on August 17. Seven Chinese warships, on their way to participate in the China-Russian naval exercise codenamed Joint Sea-2015 (II) to be held in the Peter the Great Gulf, waters off the Clerk Cape, and the Sea of Japan from August 20 to 28, successively sailed through the Tsushima Strait connecting the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea on August 17, 2015. (Photo: Chinamil.com.cn/Ren Xu)

Deutsche Welle: After parade of power, attention turns to China's military presence in the Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping has asserted that his country is not seeking regional hegemony. But China's show of power during a military parade to mark Japan's WWII surrender does not correspond to these claims.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, China has increased its military spending substantially. The rise in military expenditure was also a result of the country's economic growth - at least until recently. But China's neighbors, especially those who share coastal borders with it - are worried about Beijing's motives. Moreover, the United States' traditional hegemony in the Pacific has been challenged by China's military assertiveness.

WNU Editor: Yup .... China is on the rise.