A Growing War Of Words Between China And The U.S.

U.S. fighter jets are put on standby at a U.S. aircraft carrier near the South China Sea. (Photo : Reuters)

South China Morning Post/AP: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter warns China against building ‘Great Wall of self-isolation’

China has sought to strengthen its claim to almost the entire South China Sea by building new islands atop coral outcroppings and adding airstrips, harbours and military infrastructure.

China could be erecting “a Great Wall of self-isolation” with its increasingly provocative moves against its neighbours, Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said on Friday.

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WNU Editor: China responds .... China lashes out at US Defense Secretary criticisms (AP).

I guess this is going to become the "new normal" .... U.S. Naval, air Maneuvers Become 'new Normal' in Asia Pacific (AP).