Try not to blink - US losing patience with China

[Sousuke 1,214]

http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21652348-china-asserts-itself-naval-and-air-power-and-america-responds-risks

China, he said, was challenging freedom of navigation in the South China Sea by reclaiming land on disputed reefs on a “massive scale”. Two days earlier America had signalled its annoyance by sending a surveillance aircraft close to one of the reefs where China is building an airstrip. Such secretive flights are common, but this one was different. The plane also took a crew from CNN, which broadcast the Chinese navy’s testy response through a radio transmission in English: “Leave immediately, in order to avoid misjudgment.”

Sort of old news, but I notice each side is getting louder this week. In the short term, only thing bad that could happen is if there is a sea accident nearby.

Long term, I'm sure this will be staging ground for further deployments near the Philippines. If I remember correctly the Philippines currently maintain a garrison on a ship wreck in the Spratly Area.

Edited May 28, 2015 by Sousuke

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Philippines has decided to let US put troops back on some bases in Philippines, Probably has a lot to do the Philippines and China disputes lately......

[Operator 1,925]

It's certainly making the relationship between Japan and the Philippines stronger. It's gotta be tough to be an island nation.