Commentary : U.S. meddling in South China Sea means fishing for trouble
▻http://en.people.cn/n/2015/0409/c90883-8876025.html
A recent comment by U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter regarding the South China Seahas again prompted many to wonder if the self-proclaimed world “Anchor of Peace” is really so keen on quiet waters.
During his just-concluded first visit to Japanas U.S. defense chief, Carter said he was “especially concerned” about China’s land reclamation efforts regarding the South China Sea.
The irresponsible remarks accusing China of creating a “prospect of militarization of these outposts” not only ignore the fact that the reclamation projects all involve islands belonging to China or its territorial waters, but also represent the latest breach of the U.S. commitment not to take sides on the South China Sea issue.
Washington has repeatedly violated its pledge to remain neutral regarding disputes on the South China Sea. Moreover, it has never missed an opportunity to talk about the “China threat” when it comes to the issue, and tries to pit other countries against China.