Sunday, November 1, 2015

Pentagon Chief: Demand For A U.S. Security Presence In The South China Sea Growing

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks at a media briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, October 23, 2015. REUTERS/YURI GRIPAS

Reuters: South China Sea disputes increasing demand for U.S. security presence: Pentagon chief

Disputes over territory in the South China Sea are causing countries in the region to increase their demand for an American security presence, the U.S. defense chief said on Sunday.

A U.S. warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of one of China's man-made islands in South China Sea on Tuesday in the most significant U.S. challenge yet to territorial limits Beijing claims around the Spratly archipelago.

The move triggered an angry rebuke from Beijing and a warning that a minor incident in the area, which is one of the world's busiest sea lanes, could spark war if the United States did not stop what it called "provocative acts."

WNU Editor:  The U.S. is doubling down on their position.

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