The Independent: China accuses US of putting regional stability at risk over backing of Japan in island dispute
The Senkakus are claimed by Japan but contested by China, which calls them the Diaoyu islands
China has accused the US of compromising the stability of the Asia-Pacific region after Donald Trump’s Defence Secretary confirmed Washington would back Japan if a conflict arose with Beijing over a number of disputed islands.
James ‘Mad-Dog’ Mattis, Mr Trump’s controversial pick for the sensitive post, caused a stir with his comments during a two-day visit to Japan where he held talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
The uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, surrounded by potentially lucrative natural gas deposits and abundant fishing grounds, are controlled by Japan but contested by China.
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WNU Editor: The Chinese are over-reacting. They know that the U.S. will support Japan if things get "heated".
More News On China's Reaction To U.S. Secretary Of Defense Mattis' Remarks That The U.S. Will Back Japan In Their Island Dispute With China
China lashes out after Mattis backs Japan in islands dispute -- AP
China warns US after Mattis says Senkakus covered by treaty -- AFP
China knocks Mattis remarks on East Asia -- The Hill
China accuses US of putting stability of Asia Pacific at risk -- The Guardian
East China Sea: Beijing blasts US for supporting Japan in Senkaku dispute -- International Business Times
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It is expected that the Chinese gov would put on a show of outrage but that is about all that will come of this.
But this type of clarity is how you avoid war on minor controversial issues. Refusing to make a clear statement leaves it open to question which could inflame tensions by the chinese gov miscalculating the risk.
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