US criticizes new China garrison in disputed waters:
WASHINGTON -- The United States on Friday accused China of raising tensions through a new military garrison in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) as it called on all sides to lower tensions in the hotly contested waters.
China announced last week that it was establishing the tiny city of Sansha and a garrison on an island in the disputed Paracel chain, infuriating Vietnam and the Philippines which have accused Beijing of intimidation.
"We are concerned by the increase in tensions in the South China Sea and are monitoring the situation closely," US State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said in a statement.
"In particular, China's upgradi...
Keep on reading: US criticizes new China garrison in disputed waters
WASHINGTON -- The United States on Friday accused China of raising tensions through a new military garrison in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) as it called on all sides to lower tensions in the hotly contested waters.
China announced last week that it was establishing the tiny city of Sansha and a garrison on an island in the disputed Paracel chain, infuriating Vietnam and the Philippines which have accused Beijing of intimidation.
"We are concerned by the increase in tensions in the South China Sea and are monitoring the situation closely," US State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said in a statement.
"In particular, China's upgradi...
Keep on reading: US criticizes new China garrison in disputed waters
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