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U.S. Mulls sailing near disputed South China Sea islands: Pentagon official:
The United States is considering sailing warships close to China's artificial islands in the South China Sea to signal it does not recognize Chinese territorial claims over the area, a U.S. Defense official said on Thursday. Ref. Source 8q
China will not allow violations of its territorial waters: -
China said on Friday it would not stand for violations of its territorial waters in the name of freedom of navigation, as the United States considers sailing warships close to China's artificial islands in the South China Sea. Ref. Source 6x
China condemns U.S. After warship sails near disputed island
A decision by the U.S. Navy to sail a guided-missile destroyer within 12 miles of artificial islands under construction by China in the South China Sea drew an angry response from Beijing on Tuesday. Ref. USAToday
China Expresses Anger over US Deployment of Spy Plane:
"I think this kind of increase in military deployment by the United States and pushing regional militarization does not accord with the joint long-term interests of the countries in this region," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a daily news briefing. Ref. Source 2h
China accuses US of 'military provocation' after it flew bombers over disputed territory:
CHINA has accused the US of raising tensions and committing a "Serious military provocation" by flying B-52 bombers over disputed territory in the South China Sea. Ref. Source 7s?
What really worries me about China is their economic influence more than their military might. They are making themselves a world bank by lending money to many countries. This puts them on a more secure footing to become first place as a world power.
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