China took part in RIMPAC -- the largest international naval exercises in the Pacific involving some 20 countries every two years under US leadership -- for the first time in 2014 (AFP Photo/MC1 Shannon E. Renfroe)
AFP: US 'reassessing' China's part in naval drill
Washington (AFP) - The United States said it is "reassessing" China's participation in a large naval drill in the Pacific this year, amid tensions with Beijing over maritime claims.
China took part in RIMPAC -- the largest international naval exercises in the Pacific involving some 20 countries every two years under US leadership -- for the first time in 2014.
But soon after China's initial participation, aimed at reducing distrust, renewed incidents caused tensions to flare up anew.
China's land reclamation and military buildup in the South China Sea have drawn international condemnation, including from the United States.
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Update: US reassessing China part in Pacific naval war games -- Inquirer
WNU Editor: It looks like America's Pacific allies are hinting to the U.S. that they do not want China to participate.
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