USS Lassen (DDG 82) operates in international waters near the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jianghu V-class frigate Dongguan (560) while on patrol in U.S. 7th Fleet at South China Sea, Sep 29, 2015.
VOA: China: US Patrols in South China Sea 'Dangerous, Provocative'
BEIJING—China's navy chief told his U.S. counterpart it was "dangerous and provocative" for Washington to sail a navy destroyer this week near artificial islands built by Beijing in disputed parts of the South China Sea.
The comments came during a hastily arranged hour-long video teleconference Thursday between Admiral John Richardson, the U.S. chief of naval operations, and Chinese Navy Admiral Wu Shengli.
U.S. defense officials described the talks as professional and productive, and said both sides agreed to maintain regular dialogue and stick with protocols to help avoid clashes.
Chinese officials, however, described the talks in more grim terms.
More News On Growing U.S. - China Tensions In The South China Sea
China warns of stronger military response after U.S. 'provocation' -- UPI
China warns of stronger military response after USA 'provocation' -- NYSE Post
China: Will respond to US ships with all necessary means -- AP
China naval chief warns US of conflict risk in South China Sea -- AFP
China Conducted Military Drills in Past Week -- WSJ
US-China friction set to drag on amid Beijing's military buildup -- Nikkei Asian Review
European Union Backs US On South China Sea Patrol, Says It’s ‘Freedom Of Navigation’ -- IBTimes
Vague maritime rules increase conflict risk -- CNBC
China faces mounting pressure over strategic claims to South China Sea -- AP
Water Wars: The PRC's Double Trouble in the South China Sea -- Zack Bluestone, Lawfare
Why US FON Operations in the South China Sea Make Sense -- Jonathan G. Odom, The Diplomat
Tensions rising in South China Sea -- Japan Times editorial
Dangerous and provocative for China to sail in the Gulf of mexico or the Caribbean south of Cuba.
ReplyDeleteThanks Obama for being a such a pussy that the Chinese think they can push the U.S. around. It will be so much fun going to China on vacation.