Game On for China, U.S. Ahead of South China Sea Ruling
- U.S. officials are concerned about China’s long-term goals
- Waters have been transformed by China’s island building
Assessing China-U.S. Relations: Is a Conflict Inevitable?
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When a U.S. guided missile destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of a Chinese-claimed island in the disputed South China Sea last month, it set off a volley of protests from Beijing.
“The U.S. is challenging and provoking the new maritime order by wielding its military power,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said. China’s defense ministry said it would bolster its capabilities in the area as needed.