“Beijing
has been expressed outrage over the recently updated US National
Military Strategy, which called Chinese claims in the South China Sea
worrisome and 'inconsistent with international law.' China’s
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, said that the paper
prepared by the US military and issued in June 'groundlessly
exaggerates the China threat.'”
“Hua
also said the US should 'throw away the Cold War mentality, and take
an unbiased perspective of China's strategic intention.' Hua urged
Washington to work together with Beijing 'to advance the building of
the new model of major-country relationship between China and the
US,' stressing that 'non-confrontation, non-conflicts, mutual respect
and win-win cooperation' would be beneficial for the American
government as well. The first update of the US National Military
Strategy since 2011, released earlier this week, has condemned
Beijing's 'aggressive land reclamation efforts' in the South China
Sea. 'China's actions are adding tension to the Asia-Pacific region,'
the strategy paper said.”
“China
claims the larger part of the South China Sea, which is rich in
energy resources and has $5 trillion in shipping passing through it
annually. Beijing’s territorial demands have been challenged by a
series of nations in the region, including the Philippines, Vietnam,
Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan. In recent months, Chinese warships have
clashed with vessels from Vietnam and the Philippines, with all sides
accusing each other of escalating tensions. China has drastically
stepped up the construction of artificial islands and facilities in
the disputed waters. On Friday, the Center for Strategic and
International Studies, a US think tank, claimed that China had
'nearly completed' the construction of a 3,000-meter airstrip on
Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea.”
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