Reuters: China says U.S.-Philippines base deal raises questions
China said on Monday agreements like the one reached last week by the United States and the Philippines allowing for a U.S. military presence at five Philippine bases raised questions about militarization in the South China Sea.
The United States is keen to boost the military capabilities of East Asian countries and its own regional presence in the face of China's assertive pursuit of territorial claims in the South China Sea, one of the world's busiest trade routes.
The United States and its regional allies have expressed concern that China is militarizing the South China Sea with moves to build airfields and other military facilities on the islands it occupies.
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More News ON U.S. Troops Being Sent To China And China's Reaction To This Deployment
China slams U.S., Philippine military deployment in South China Sea -- Xinhuanet
US, Philippines agree on 5 base locations under EDCA -- Phillipine Star
US and Philippines agree on locations for five new military bases, including one in South China Sea -- South China Morning Post
South China Sea dispute: US troops to return to Philippines -- The Australian/WSJ
US Troops to Be Based 160 Miles From Chinese Forces in Disputed Islands -- Defense World
1 comment:
The Phillipines is a sovereign nation. We have a SOFA with them. They are calling a lot of the shots. China can sit on it and spin.
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