Wednesday, May 27, 2015

US accuses China of fueling tensions in South China Sea

The United States has accused China once again of stoking tensions in the Asia-Pacific region with the construction of artificial islands in the South China Sea.

US State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke told reporters in Washington on Tuesday that the US is “carefully” monitoring China’s military developments.

“We continue to urge China to exhibit greater transparency with respect to its capabilities and to its intentions,” Rathke said.

“We encourage China to use its military capabilities in a manner that is conducive to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region,” he said .... http://www.presstv.ir