The South China Sea Showdown at Shangri La

Calls for China to stop land reclamation. 

China vs. America: The South China Sea Showdown at Shangri La

Merriden Varrall

There was considerable anticipation around the remarks of U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Chinese Admiral Sun Jianguo, PLA Deputy Chief of General Staff, at the just concluded 14th annual Shangri La Dialogue.

Secretary Carter’s speech was widely praised for its balance, including by many Chinese present. Carter noted that America has been in the region for decades ensuring stability, and will continue to do so. China was portrayed as a bemusing troublemaker, throwing the stability of the region into question.

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Source: nationalinterest.org

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