South China Sea: US Trying to Bolster Forces in Japan, Philippines
SputnikNews.com
27.10.2015
Beijing vowed a resolute response to any intended provocation after the USS destroyer Lassen “illegally” entered the waters of the South China Sea near disputed islands.
“China strongly urges the US side to conscientiously handle China’s serious representations, immediately correct its mistake and not take any dangerous or provocative actions that threaten China’s sovereignty and security interests,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The Pentagon said that the US ships and aircraft will travel along any routes permitted by international law at any time and informed regional allies that it will soon conduct patrols near Chinese positions.
At a press conference in Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Ёsihide Suga said that the Japanese government is working closely with the US administration. At the same time the official said that the construction of artificial islands is of concern to the international community.
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